Med Surg PCU Registered Nurse
Monticello, IN
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Med Surg PCU) - Travel/Contract

Location: Monticello, Indiana
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Med Surg PCU (Progressive Care Unit)
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Years of Experience Required: 1.5 years
• First Timers Accepted: Yes, if they have experience
• Prior Travel Experience Required: No indication of prior travel experience required
• Float Required: Yes (MS/PCU Float ratios of 1:5)
• Locals Accepted: No
• Pending License Accepted: No (Must have Indiana state license and required certifications in hand)
• RTO Restrictions: Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Shift Details:

  • 8 and 10 hour shifts totaling 40 hours/week
  • 3 shifts of 12 hours totaling 36 hours/week
  • 4 shifts of 12 hours totaling 48 hours/week

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AHA only
• Other certifications may be required depending on the unit (e.g., CHEMO, TNCC, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification)

Special Requirements / Skills

• Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Use of Rapid Response Teams
• Peripheral Line Care/Management
• Oxygen delivery methods: Nasal Cannula, Oxygen face masks, Portable Oxygen tank
• Non-invasive airway management
• Isolation Precautions

Facility & Work Environment

• Type of Facility: Short-Term Acute Care
• Charting System: Cerner
• Scrub Color: Red top, Black pants
• Parking: Free

Licensing & Documentation Requirements

• Valid Indiana RN license required (no pending licenses accepted)
• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy)
• Background checks including SSN trace, criminal, sex offender, FACIS Level III, education verification, and international search if applicable
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Transcript/Diploma and Education Verification required
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam required
• Unit Competency Exam required
• Color Blind Testing (Ishihara exam or equivalent) required
• Physical Exam within 12 months of start
• Fit Mask Test within 12 months (specific approved respirators required)
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (preferred but not required)
  • Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 1 year
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required (no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination required
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required (no declinations accepted)
• Drug Testing: Negative 10 Panel Drug Screen within 12 months
• Flu Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required for 2025-26 flu season (no declinations accepted)

Additional Notes

• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• IU Health will not allow Indiana RNs to work at their facilities after 11/30/24 except for Periop/OR RN’s, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers
• Multiple facility-specific documents and orientation packets must be completed prior to start
• Minimum of 2 references from recent employment required, verified within 2 years
• Employment application must be current and explain any gaps of 30 days or more

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with at least 1.5 years of Med Surg PCU experience, who is comfortable with float assignments and working in a fast-paced acute care environment.