PCU Registered Nurse
New Albany, Indiana
Baptist Health Floyd

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - PCU

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

Job Description

• Minimum 2 years of Registered Nurse experience required.
• Accepts first-time travelers.
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred.
• On-call and floating duties expected.
• Work settings include Cardiac Telemetry, ER Holding, MS/Telemetry, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown, and Telemetry.
• Nursing tasks include managing drips such as Cardizem/Diltiazem, Cardene, Amiodarone, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Heparin, Nitroglycerine, Milrinone, and insulin drips.
• Care for patients in respiratory distress up to but excluding ventilator care.
• Nurse-to-patient ratio approximately 1:5.
• Epic electronic health record experience required.
• Black scrub color required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience.
• At least 1 year of recent Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience.
• Telemetry experience.
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.

Additional Requirements

• Must provide a current Driver’s License if driving is a major job function.
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and education verification required.
• NURSYS verification required for RN license.
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests as applicable.
• Color blindness testing required prior to start.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start date required.
• Fit mask test required annually.
• Immunizations and health documentation required:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or titer.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or declination.
  • Varicella vaccination or titer.
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season.
  • COVID-19 vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption.
• Negative 9-panel urine drug screen within 90 days of start.
• Two professional references required.

Work Environment & Expectations

• Floating between units and on-call duties expected.
• Patient acuity includes cardiac telemetry and progressive care patients.
• Some respiratory distress care, excluding ventilator management.
• Use of Epic electronic health record system.
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required.
• Orientation is virtual and can be completed prior to start.
• Badge photo required (shoulders up, solid light background).
• Confidentiality agreement must be signed prior to assignment start.

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with progressive care and telemetry experience looking for a travel contract opportunity with a supportive environment and diverse patient care responsibilities.