Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Indianapolis, IN
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights

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

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) in a cardio-pulmonary mixed model unit with 32 beds (15 PCU, 17 MedSurg). The patient population includes cardiac medical cases, valve replacements, COPD, CHF, pulmonary fibrosis, lung cancer, lung transplant (pre/post), trach-to-vent patients, neurodegenerative diseases, trauma cases, flu, TB, and COVID-19.

Requirements

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required.
• Candidates with MedSurg RN background plus ICU and PCU patient experience with an additional 2 years will also be considered.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.

Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (e.g., PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, NIH Stroke Certification) - verify as applicable.

Licensure

• Valid Indiana RN license with online verification within 30 days of start.

Floating

• Nurses may be required to float between Med-Surg, PCU, and ICU units with provided resources and training.

Staffing Ratios

• PCU: 1 nurse to 4 patients
• MedSurg: 1 nurse to 5-6 patients (sometimes mixed with PCU patients in assignments of 4-5 patients)

Work Schedule

• Travelers expected to work every other weekend per contract; consecutive weekends may be required based on operational needs.
• Call-in shifts must be made up or added to the end of the contract depending on FTE status.

Additional Job Duties

• Charge nurse responsibilities may be required with training and resources provided.
• Precepting and/or student shadowing is expected as this is a teaching facility.

Health & Compliance Requirements

• COVID-19 vaccine required (medical or religious exemptions accepted with documentation).
• Physical exam within 12 months of start.
• Fit mask test within 12 months (specific approved respirators required).
• Tuberculosis screening (PPD, QuantiFERON, or T-SPOT) within 1 year of start.
• Immunizations or titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (series, titer, or signed declination)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required annually.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start.
• Color blindness exam (Ishihara or equivalent) required.

Documentation & Compliance

• Background checks including criminal, sex offender, and education verification required.
• Employment application with full work history and explanation of gaps required.
• Minimum of 2 professional references from recent employment with supervisory titles required.
• Skills checklist and competency exams required annually.
• Completion of facility-specific orientation, safety, and compliance modules prior to start.
• HIPAA and confidentiality agreements must be acknowledged.

Important Notes

• Local candidates are not accepted; this is a travel/contract position only.
• Indiana RN’s will not be allowed to work at this facility after 11/30/2024, except for Periop/OR, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers.
• Teaching facility expectations include precepting and student assignments.

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a specialized cardio-pulmonary PCU with a diverse patient population in a teaching hospital environment.