Cardiac Progressive Care Unit RN
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
• Facility Type: Teaching hospital, Level I Trauma center
• Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - Cardiovascular focus (post-cath lab, pre/post LVAD, heart/lung transplant, valve replacement)
• Staffing Ratio: 1:4

Experience Requirements

• Minimum Specialty Experience: 2 years nursing experience (highest required)
• Trauma Level I experience: Required
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (First Time Travelers Accepted)
• Locals: Not accepted

Work Requirements

• Must be flexible with weekend shifts; expected to work 50% of weekends during contract
• Refusal to float may result in contract termination
• Floating to different levels of care (Med-Surg, PCU, ICU) may be required
• Possibility of precepting students or being assigned students to shadow
• Charge nurse responsibilities may be required with training and resources provided

Required Certifications

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

Required Skills

• Cardiac PCU care
• Drips management
• Post Cath Lab care
• IV starts
• Sheath pulls

Preferred Skills

• Conscious Sedation
• Telemetry

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid RN license (Indiana license verification required)
• Background checks including 7-year work/living history, criminal, sex offender, FACIS Level III, education verification
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 12 months (specific approved respirators required)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Rubeola (Measles): Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted
  • Mumps: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted
  • Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted; history not accepted
  • Hepatitis B: Series, titer, or signed declination required
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: Preferred but not required
  • Flu vaccination/documentation required during flu season (9/30 - 3/31); no declinations accepted
• TB testing within 1 year (PPD, QuantiFERON, or T-SPOT) with chest x-ray if positive
• Competency exams including medication/pharmacology and unit competency exam
• Color blind testing (Ishihara or equivalent) with 100% minimum score
• References: Minimum 2 from recent employment with supervisory titles, verified within 2 years
• Employment application covering 7 years with explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Skills checklist within 12 months, updated annually

Additional Notes

• IU Health will not allow Indiana RN license holders to work at their facilities effective 11/30/2024, except for Periop/OR RN’s, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers (including ENDO, IR RN, PACU, Cath Lab RN, SDS)
• Call-in shifts must be made up or added to end of contract depending on FTE status
• Various facility-specific orientation, compliance, and safety modules must be completed prior to start, including a mandatory 22-module RRT training for Respiratory Therapists (if applicable)
• On-site fit testing is limited and must be documented if done; PAPR use requires prior approval except at Methodist and University campuses where it is automatically approved

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with cardiovascular PCU experience, trauma level I background, and flexibility for weekend and floating assignments, seeking a travel contract in a teaching hospital environment.