Progressive Care Unit RN
Indianapolis, IN
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Indianapolis, Indiana

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Call-in shifts must be made up during the pay period if working 0.9 FTE; otherwise, added to the end of the contract.
• Travelers expected to work every other weekend; consecutive weekends may be required based on operational needs.
• May be required to cover charge nurse responsibilities with training and resources provided.
• First-time travelers accepted; local candidates are NOT accepted.
• Floating to different levels of care (Med-Surg, PCU, ICU) may be required; refusal to float may result in contract termination.
• Staffing ratios range from 1:3 to 1:5 based on patient acuity.
• Unit focus: Post Cardiac Surgery and Post Vascular Surgery; strong cardiac/post-op heart experience required.
• COVID-19 vaccine is mandatory for all travelers (medical or religious exemptions accepted with documentation).
• Indiana RNs are generally not allowed to work past 11/30/24 except for Periop/OR RN’s, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers (including ENDO, IR RN, PACU, Cath Lab RN, SDS).

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted (as applicable)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) - AHA only (as applicable)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - as applicable
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (e.g., Chemotherapy, NIH Stroke Certification, Electronic Fetal Monitoring)

Required Skills and Experience

• Level 1 or Level II Trauma Experience
• Telemetry monitoring
• IV start skills
• Cardiac drips titration experience
• Strong cardiac/post-op heart experience is essential

Experience Requirements

• Specialty years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years in relevant specialty due to advanced skill requirements.
• Prior travel experience: Not required; first-time travelers accepted.

Staffing and Floating

• Floating to various units (Med-Surg, PCU, ICU) may be required.
• Refusal to float may result in termination.

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam completed within 12 months of start.
• Fit mask test within 12 months (specific respirators approved).
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months.
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • COVID-19 vaccine (mandatory)
  • Rubeola (Measles): Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted.
  • Mumps: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted.
  • Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted.
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted.
  • Hepatitis B: Series, titer, or signed declination required.
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: Strongly recommended.
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination required during flu season (9/30 - 3/31); no declinations accepted.
• Tuberculosis screening (PPD, QuantiFERON-TB Gold, or T-SPOT) within 1 year.
• TB questionnaire updated annually.
• Background checks including 7-year history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG within required timeframes.
• Education verification and transcript/diploma required.
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam required.
• Color blind testing (Ishihara or equivalent) required.
• Unit competency exam required.
• HIPAA and safety manual acknowledgements required.

References and History

• Minimum of 2 professional references from recent employment within 2 years.
• Employment application with full work history and explanations for gaps of 30+ days.
• Skills checklist completed within 12 months and annually.

Additional Notes

• Valid Driver’s License or Passport required.
• COVID vaccine declinations only accepted for medical or religious reasons with documentation.
• Indiana RNs not allowed to work past 11/30/24 except for certain specialties (Periop/OR, Allied, Ambulatory).
• On-site PAPR available at Methodist and University campuses with automatic approval.
• Mandatory completion of facility-specific orientation modules and compliance forms prior to start.

This position is ideal for RNs with strong cardiac and post-op surgical experience who are open to floating and working in a fast-paced, acute care environment. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.