ED Boarding/PCU Float RN
Bloomington, IN
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse - ED Boarding/PCU Float

Location: Bloomington, Indiana
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Float position primarily on an ED HOLD unit with MS and PCU type patients in the ED boarding area.
• RN will care for stable patients boarded from the ED until discharge or transfer to inpatient units.
• May float to an inpatient PCU unit when no patients are on the boarding unit.
• Unit size fluctuates between 4 beds and up to 8-10 beds depending on staffing and patient acuity.
• Team nursing model used at times, working with LPNs and CNAs; RN must be comfortable with delegation and team nursing.
• Patient ratios vary, typically 1:5-6.
• Shift schedule: 3 shifts of 12 hours each.
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend.
• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays.
• First-time travelers are not accepted.

Required Qualifications & Compliance

• Valid Registered Nurse license in Indiana.
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, including experience within the last year.
• One completed travel assignment.
• Certifications issued by the American Heart Association:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification.
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) certification.
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of Registered Nurse experience.
• Prior travel experience is not required.

Required Skills & Certifications

• Experience in Progressive Care Unit (PCU) required.
• Cerner electronic health record system experience required.
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Certification

Work Environment & Additional Details

• Boarding unit with stable patients; unstable patients are moved out.
• Staffing may include RN/LPN or RN/CNA teams depending on acuity.
• Guaranteed hours vary by shift pattern (36-48 hours per week).
• No on-call required.
• Local candidates are not accepted.

Summary

This is a specialized travel RN role requiring PCU experience, comfort with team nursing, and the ability to float between ED boarding and inpatient PCU units. The position demands strong clinical skills, certification compliance, and adherence to facility policies and immunization requirements. Candidates must be prepared for fluctuating patient ratios and a team-based care environment.