Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Indianapolis, Indiana
Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Indianapolis, Indiana

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Charge pay available with additional compensation for charge nurse responsibilities.
• Call-in policy:

  • If a traveler calls in for a contracted shift and is 0.9 FTE, they must make up the day during the pay period or add the shift at the end of the contract.
  • If 1.2 FTE, call-in shifts will be added to the end of the contract.
• Local candidates are not accepted.
• Weekend work: Travelers expected to work every other weekend; consecutive weekends may be required based on operational needs.
• Charge nurse coverage may be required with training and resources provided.
• Teaching facility: Travelers must be willing to precept and/or have students shadow them.
• Floating: Travelers may be expected to float between Med-Surg, PCU, and ICU units with resources provided.
• Staffing ratios:

  • PCU: 1:4
  • Med-Surg: 1:5-6 (sometimes mixed with PCU patients)
• Unit info: 32-bed mixed model unit (15 PCU beds, 17 Med-Surg beds) focused on cardio-pulmonary care with emphasis on pulmonary conditions.
• Patient population includes cardiac medical, valve replacement, COPD, CHF, pulmonary fibrosis, lung cancer, lung transplant (pre/post), trach-to-vent patients, neurodegenerative diseases, trauma, flu, TB, and COVID-19.
• COVID-19 vaccine required for all travelers (medical or religious exemptions accepted with documentation).
• Indiana RN license restrictions effective 11/30/2024 (exceptions for Periop/OR RN’s, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers).

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience.
• Candidates with Med-Surg experience plus ICU and PCU patient experience with an additional 2 years will be considered.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.

Certifications Required

• ACLS (AHA only, RQI acceptable)
• BLS (AHA only, RQI acceptable)

Additional Certifications (may be required depending on unit)

• PALS
• NRP
• Chemotherapy certification
• TNCC
• EFM
• NIH Stroke Certification
• Others as applicable per unit

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy)
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year history criminal checks
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM
  • HHS/OIG
  • Education verification
• Transcript/Diploma (official copy required)
• State nursing license verification (within 30 days of start)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 12 months (specific approved respirators required)
• Immunizations and health documents:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (preferred but not required)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination required
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination/documentation required (no declinations accepted)
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months
• Color blind exam (Ishihara or equivalent) required
• Competency exams including medication/pharmacology and unit competency exams
• References: Minimum 2 references from recent employment with appropriate supervisory titles
• Employment application with full work history and explanations for gaps over 30 days

Orientation and Training

• Completion of facility-specific orientation packets and tests required prior to start.
• Mandatory completion of 22 RRT modules for Respiratory Therapists (if applicable).
• HIPAA and safety manual acknowledgments required.

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses comfortable working in a cardio-pulmonary mixed unit with a willingness to float and precept students in a teaching hospital environment. Compliance with strict immunization and documentation policies is mandatory.