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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (PCU) - Travel/Contract

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work setting: Post Cardiac Surgery, Post Vascular Surgery unit
• Strong cardiac and post-op heart experience required
• Staffing ratios: 1:3-5 based on acuity
• Floating: May be required to float to Med-Surg, PCU, ICU units with provided resources
• Charge nurse responsibilities may be required with training
• Weekend shifts: Expected to work every other weekend; consecutive weekends possible based on operational needs
• Call-in shifts: Must be made up during pay period or added to end of contract depending on FTE status
• First-time travelers accepted; local candidates not accepted
• COVID-19 vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions accepted with documentation)
• Indiana RNs not allowed to work past 11/30/24 except Periop/OR, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers (Periop includes ENDO, IR RN, PACU, Cath Lab RN, SDS)

Required Certifications

• ACLS (AHA only, RQI acceptable)
• BLS (AHA only, RQI acceptable)
• Level 1 or Level II Trauma Experience
• Telemetry
• IV Start
• Cardiac Drips - Titrate

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (PCU)
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated, but strong cardiac/post-op heart experience is emphasized (implying at least 1+ years in cardiac/post-op care)
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy)
• Background checks including 7 years of history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Transcript/Diploma and Education Verification
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 12 months (N95 or approved respirators)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • COVID-19 vaccine required
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (preferred but not required)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • 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
• Competency exams: Medication test/pharmacology, unit competency exam, color blind testing
• References: Minimum 2 from recent employment with supervisory titles
• Skills checklist within 12 months and annually
• Completion of facility-specific orientation and compliance forms

Additional Notes

• Refusal to float may result in contract termination
• On-site PAPR available at Methodist and University campuses with automatic approval
• Mandatory completion of multiple online training modules prior to orientation (for certain roles)
• Strict adherence to facility policies and documentation timelines required

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with strong cardiac and post-op experience seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity PCU setting with comprehensive certification and compliance requirements.