PCU Registered Nurse
Indianapolis, IN
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

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 in a 32-bed mixed model unit with 15 PCU beds and 17 MedSurg beds.
• Patient population includes cardiac medical, valve replacement (cardiac and pulmonary), COPD, CHF, pulmonary fibrosis, lung cancer, lung transplant (pre/post), trach-to-vent patients, neurodegenerative diseases requiring trach-to-vent, trauma (cervical spinal fractures) requiring trach-to-vent, flu, TB, and COVID-19.
• Staffing ratios: PCU assignments are 1:4; MedSurg assignments are 1:5-6. Sometimes MedSurg and PCU patients are mixed in assignments of 4-5 patients.
• Floating may be required to different levels of care (Med-Surg, PCU, ICU) with resources provided.
• Travelers must be willing to precept and/or have students shadow them.
• Weekend shifts: expected to work every other weekend; consecutive weekends may be required based on operational needs.
• Charge nurse responsibilities may be required with training and resources provided.
• Locals are not accepted.
• COVID-19 vaccine is required (medical or religious exemptions accepted with documentation).
• Indiana RN license restrictions apply after 11/30/2024 except for Periop/OR RN’s, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience; MedSurg RNs with ICU and PCU experience plus an additional 2 years will also be considered.
• Certifications required: ACLS and BCLS (AHA or RQI accepted).
• Valid Indiana RN license (online verification required within 30 days before start).
• Must be willing to complete mandatory IU Health training modules prior to orientation.
• Must agree to precepting and student assignments.
• COVID-19 vaccination required (with accepted exemptions).

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit prior travel experience required.

Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS and BLS required.
• Other certifications such as PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM, NIH Stroke, and others may be required depending on unit assignment.
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam and unit competency exam required.
• Color Blind Testing (Ishihara or equivalent) required with 100% minimum score.
• Fit mask test within 12 months of start date required (specific respirators approved).
• Physical exam within 12 months of start date required.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months required.
• Immunizations and titers required: Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (preferred but not required), TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually.

Additional Requirements

• Must complete background checks including criminal, sex offender, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG within required timeframes.
• Education verification and transcript/diploma required.
• Minimum of 2 professional references from recent employment with supervisory titles.
• Skills checklist required annually.
• Employment application with full work history and explanation of gaps required.
• Must complete facility-specific compliance and confidentiality agreements prior to start.

Work Expectations

• Call-in shifts must be made up during the pay period or added to the end of the contract depending on FTE status.
• Floating to different care levels may be required.
• Precepting and student shadowing are mandatory.
• Weekend work every other week, with possible consecutive weekends based on need.
• Charge nurse duties may be assigned with training.

This position is ideal for experienced PCU RNs comfortable with a cardio-pulmonary patient population and flexible in floating and precepting roles.