Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Indianapolis, IN
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Travel Registered Nurse (PCU) - Indianapolis, Indiana

Job Details

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

Job Description

• Work every other weekend per contract; consecutive weekends may be required based on operational needs.
• May be required to cover unit charge nurse responsibilities with training and resources provided.
• Teaching facility: travel nurses must be willing to precept and/or have students shadow them.
• Floating to different levels of care (Med-Surg, PCU, ICU) may be required with resources provided.
• Staffing ratios: PCU assignments 1:4; MedSurg assignments 1:5-6; sometimes mixed assignments of 4-5 patients.
• Unit is a 32-bed mixed model cardio-pulmonary unit with emphasis on pulmonary care.
• Patient population includes cardiac medical, valve replacement, COPD, CHF, pulmonary fibrosis, lung cancer, lung transplant (pre/post), trach-to-vent patients, neurodegenerative diseases, trauma, flu, TB, and COVID-19.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 2 years RN experience; MedSurg RNs with ICU and PCU experience plus an additional 2 years considered (total 4 years).
• Certifications: ACLS and BLS (AHA or RQI accepted).
• License: Valid Indiana RN license (online verification required within 30 days before start).
• COVID-19 Vaccine: Required for all travelers; medical or religious exemptions accepted with documentation.
• Additional Certifications: PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM, NIH Stroke, and others may be required depending on unit assignment.
• Competencies: Medication/Pharmacology exam, unit competency exam, color blindness testing.
• Background Checks: Must include 7 years of residence/work history, criminal, sex offender, and other standard checks.
• Health Requirements: Physical exam within 12 months, fit mask test within 12 months, negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, drug screening within 12 months, and immunizations including MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tdap, flu vaccination (declinations not accepted except for approved exemptions).
• References: Minimum 2 references from recent employment with supervisory titles.
• Application: Current employment application with explanation of any gaps over 30 days; 7-year work history verification.

Additional Information

• Local candidates are not accepted.
• Call-in shifts must be made up or added to the end of the contract depending on FTE status.
• On-site PAPR is automatically approved at Methodist and University campuses.
• Must complete mandatory IU Health modules prior to orientation.
• Must complete facility-specific compliance and confidentiality forms prior to start.
• Flu vaccination is mandatory for the flu season (9/30 - 3/31) with no declinations accepted except approved medical or religious exemptions.

This position is ideal for experienced travel RNs comfortable working in a high-acuity cardio-pulmonary progressive care unit with teaching responsibilities and flexible floating assignments.