Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Indianapolis, IN
Host Healthcare
3x13 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Travel RN - Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Specialty: RN PCU
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Care for patients in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• All patients are on bedside cardiac monitors
• Typical nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4
• Work schedule: 36 hours per week, every other weekend, and one major holiday per contract

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (American Heart Association)
• ACLS (American Heart Association)
• Current nursing license with primary source verification within 30 days prior to start
• Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start
• Driver’s License/State ID (must be valid and match address requirements)

Required Exams & Training

• Ascension Pharmacology Exam (minimum 80%, updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Medical Surgical Exam (minimum 80%, updated every 3 years)
• Ascension EKG Exam (minimum 80%, updated as per latest edition)
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics; minimum 80%, updated yearly)
• NIH Certification (Group A yearly, Groups B-F every 2 years)
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical skills, updated annually)
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen (within 30 days prior to start, updated annually)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• MMR: Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted)
• Varicella: Documented proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider (no declinations accepted)
• Hepatitis B: Vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
• TB Screening: Positive IGRA or PPD results, negative chest X-ray within 1 year, and annual TB questionnaire
• Fit Test: Required annually (preferred prior to start, can be completed onsite)
• Health Statement: Statement of good health or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually

Professional Requirements

• Resume/Profile submission
• At least 2 professional references prior to first assignment
• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry (updated annually)
• Employment verification for the past 7 years (updated annually)
• Education verification relevant to clinical work (within 90 days of start)
• Confirmation of assignment documentation (start and end dates)

Additional Notes

• Nursys verification and license/certification verifications must be completed and uploaded as required
• Various Ascension-specific onboarding and compliance checklists and attestations must be completed prior to start
• No explicit mention of required years of specialty experience or prior travel experience

Summary:
This is a 13-week travel RN position in a Progressive Care Unit in Indianapolis, Indiana. The role requires strong cardiac monitoring skills, multiple certifications (BLS, ACLS), and compliance with extensive Ascension-specific exams, immunizations, and professional verifications. The schedule includes 36 hours per week with every other weekend and one major holiday worked.