PCU Registered Nurse
Carmel, Indiana
Indiana University Health North Hospital

Job Opportunity: PCU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Carmel, Indiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Day shift, 4 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
• Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 4 patients
• Weekend Requirement: Yes
• Floating: Floating within scope to meet facility needs is required
• Block Schedule: Potentially negotiable (to be discussed)
• First Time Travelers: Limited acceptance; no more than 1 of 3 contracts can be a first travel contract

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NRP certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

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

  • 7-year work/lived history verification (SSN trace, county, state, national sex offender, FACIS Level III)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks (within 30 days of start)
  • Education verification (highest applicable education)
• State license verification (within 30 days before start)
• Physical exam completed within 12 months of start
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (including amphetamines, marijuana, cocaine, opiates, PCP)
• Fit mask test within 12 months of start with approved respirators (3M N95 models or Honeywell N95)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • TB test (PPD, QuantiFERON-TB Gold, or T-SPOT) within 1 year of start
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination required
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: Strongly recommended (preferred but not required)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (9/30 - 3/31)
• Competency exams including medication/pharmacology test and unit competency exam
• Color blind testing (Ishihara exam or equivalent) with 100% minimum score
• References: Minimum 2 from recent employment verified within 2 years; must be from charge, manager, supervisor, or above
• Employment application covering 7 years with explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Skills checklist completed within 12 months and annually
• Completion of facility-specific orientation, compliance, confidentiality, and policy forms prior to start (including self-study orientation and test)

Additional Notes

• On-call is not required
• Local candidates are not accepted for this position
• Charge pay is offered for this role
• Candidates must be able to work weekends
• The facility requires timely completion of all required documentation and compliance forms as a priority

This position is ideal for experienced PCU RNs who have at least 2 years of specialty experience and are comfortable with a 1:4 patient ratio in a fast-paced environment requiring weekend availability and floating within scope. Prior travel experience is limited for first-time travelers.