PACU Registered Nurse
Indianapolis, IN
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus

Travel Registered Nurse (PACU) - Indianapolis, Indiana

Position Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (11:00 AM – 11:30 PM)
• Call Requirement: 12-24 hours of call per 6-week period plus 1 holiday shift during the contract
• Average Daily Census: 65-85 patients
• Facility Type: Level 1 Trauma Center with 24/7 PACU coverage; ICU/PCU experience preferred
• Work Environment: Large, fast-paced, high acuity with many critical care patients, especially neurological cases
• Specialty Areas: Neuro, Orthopedics, Peripheral Vascular, Thoracic, Urology, Gynecology, Plastics, Intubated patients, Pediatrics, and all surgical services except open heart surgery

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Indiana
• Minimum 2 years of Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) experience
• PACU experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Current ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Current PALS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Neurology experience
• Orthopedics experience
• Vascular Surgery experience
• Thoracic Surgery experience
• Urology experience
• OB/GYN experience
• Plastic Surgery experience
• Pediatrics experience
• Experience with Cerner

Important Notes

• Travelers must work or take call on any holiday occurring during their contract.
• Indiana RNs are restricted from working at this facility effective 11/30/2024, except for Perioperative/OR, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers (including ENDO, IR RN, PACU, Cath Lab RN, SDS).
• Local travelers with permanent Indiana residence may have different pay considerations (not included here).

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy)
• Background Check within 90 days including 7-year history, SSN trace, county/state/national checks, and education verification
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Official Transcript or Diploma verifying education
• Online verification of RN license within 30 days before start
• Physical exam 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:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted; history of disease not accepted
  • Hepatitis B: Series, titer, or signed declination required
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: Strongly recommended but not required
  • Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (9/30 - 3/31)
• Tuberculosis screening within 1 year (PPD, QuantiFERON-TB Gold, or T-SPOT) with chest x-ray if positive
• Annual TB questionnaire
• Color blindness exam (Ishihara or equivalent) with 100% minimum score
• Skills checklist within 12 months and annually
• Competency exams including medication/pharmacology and unit competency exams

Additional Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion of facility-specific compliance, confidentiality, orientation, and policy documents prior to start
• Mandatory completion of any required online modules or training before orientation (if applicable)
• HIPAA acknowledgment updated annually

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses comfortable in a high-acuity, trauma center environment with pediatric and surgical patient care experience, who meet the licensing and certification requirements and can fulfill call and holiday shift obligations.