PCU RN
Indianapolis, Indiana
Indiana University Health University Hospital

Surgical PCU

Overview

• Travel/Contract role in Indianapolis, Indiana
• 13-week assignment
• Day shift: 4x12 hours, 7:00–19:30
• 48 hours per week
• First-time travelers accepted
• Locals not accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Indiana
• PCU - Progressive Care Unit (2 years of experience)
• PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience within the last year
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association
• BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience with cardiac monitoring- on unit monitoring
• Management of chest tubes
• Fresh trachs
• Feeding tube care and management
• Care of post of patients
• Epidurals
• Management of non-titratable cardiac drips
• IV insulin protocols and titration of insulin drips
• External BiPAP/CPAP
• Total laryngectomy

Preferred

• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap

Unit Details

• Surgical PCU with almost ICU-level acuity
• Unit population includes ENT, Thoracic, General Surgery, Urology, and medical overflow
• Staffing ratio: 1:3–4

Clinical Skills Mentioned

• Cardiac monitoring on unit
• Chest tube management
• Fresh trachs
• Feeding tube care and management
• Care of postoperative patients
• Epidurals
• Non-titratable cardiac drips
• IV insulin protocols and insulin drip titration
• External BiPAP/CPAP
• Total laryngectomy
• Doppler flap checks

Additional Notes

• Charge nurse responsibilities may be needed with training and resources provided
• Call-in shifts must be made up or added to the end of the contract, depending on FTE
• Refusal to float may end in termination of contract