PCU/MedSurg Registered Nurse
Bloomington, IN
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

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

Location: Bloomington, Indiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Work on a mixed acuity 4E PCU/MedSurg unit, comfortable with both PCU and MedSurg patients.
• Floating within scope to meet facility needs is required.
• Shift options: 3x12-hour shifts or 4x12-hour shifts.
• Patient ratios: 1:5.
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend.
• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays.
• Locals are not accepted; pending licenses accepted but must obtain Indiana, compact, and/or temporary license prior to start.
• First-time travelers accepted.

Experience & Certifications

• Minimum 18 months of specialty experience required.
• Prior travel experience is not required.
• Certifications required:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BCLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification preferred.
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred.

Clinical Skills & Special Requirements

• Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias.
• Care for post-cardiac surgery patients (directly or indirectly from OR).
• Experience with transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation/replacement (TAVI/TAVR).
• Arterial line management, blood product administration, central line and PICC line care/management.
• Ability to titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips.
• Preferred skills:

  • Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)
  • Pre/Post Cardiac Cath/intervention care
  • Sheath removal
  • Ventricular Assist Devices (LVAD/RVAD/Impella)
  • Ventilator management and care of ventilated patients.

Unit & Patient Population

• Patient diagnoses include cardiovascular surgery, thoracic surgery, cardiology, endocrine, and oncology.
• Unit includes CVICU with a large population of CV and thoracic surgery patients (CABG, TAVR, SAVR, MVR, VATS).
• Flex acuity including MedSurg, Progressive Care, and ICU cardiovascular and oncology patients.

Work Environment & Equipment

• All private rooms with overhead lifts.
• Telemetry monitoring available.
• Charting system: Cerner.
• Scrub color: black bottoms and red top.
• Free parking available.
• Facility type: Short-Term Acute Care.
• Total staffed beds: 210.

Scheduling & Hours

• Guaranteed hours vary by shift pattern:

  • 8 and 10-hour shifts: 40 hours/week
  • 3x12-hour shifts: 36 hours/week
  • 4x12-hour shifts: 48 hours/week
• Block scheduling may be discussed.

Licensing & Compliance

• Must obtain Indiana RN license (IN, compact, or temporary) prior to start.
• Effective 11/30/24, Indiana RN travelers are generally not allowed except for Periop/OR, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers (including ENDO, IR RN, PACU, Cath Lab RN, SDS).

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy).
• Background checks including criminal, sex offender, education verification, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG.
• Official transcript or diploma required (may be pending at start).
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam and unit competency exam required.
• Physical exam within 12 months of start.
• Fit mask test within 12 months (specific respirators required).
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • TB test within 1 year
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: positive titer or 2 vaccines required, no exemptions accepted.
  • Varicella: positive titer or 2 vaccines required, no exemptions accepted.
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination required.
  • Flu vaccination/documentation required for flu season (no declinations accepted).
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months.
• Minimum of 2 professional references from recent employment with appropriate supervisory titles.
• Current employment application with explanation of any gaps over 30 days.
• Skills checklist within 12 months, updated annually.

Additional Notes

• Weekend and holiday work required.
• Floating within scope expected.
• Locals not accepted for this travel position.
• Pending licenses accepted but must be obtained before starting.
• Prior travel experience is not required.
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred but not mandatory.

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with at least 18 months of experience in PCU/MedSurg, comfortable with cardiovascular and thoracic surgery patient care, and looking for a 13-week travel contract in Indiana.