Post-Cardiac Surgery PCU Registered Nurse
Indianapolis, Indiana
Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital

Registered Nurse (PCU) - Travel/Contract

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Unit: Post Cardiac Surgery, Post Vascular Surgery (PCU)
• Specialty Focus: 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; refusal to float may result in contract termination
• Call-Ins:

  • 0.9 FTE: Make up call-in shifts during pay period or added at end of contract
  • 1.2 FTE: Call-in shifts added at end of contract
• Weekends: Expected to work every other weekend; consecutive weekends may be required based on operational needs
• Charge Nurse: May be required to cover charge nurse duties with training and resources provided
• First Time Travelers: Accepted
• Locals: Not accepted
• COVID-19 Vaccine: Required for all travelers (medical/religious exemptions accepted with documentation)
• Indiana RN Restriction: Effective 11/30/24, Indiana RNs are generally not allowed except for Periop/OR, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers (including 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

• Strong cardiac/post-op heart experience required
• Years of specialty experience: Not explicitly stated, but implied to require significant cardiac/post-op experience (default to higher experience if conflicting info)
• Prior travel experience: Not required (First Time Travelers Accepted)

Health & Compliance Requirements

• COVID-19 vaccination required (with medical/religious exemptions accepted)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Negative 10 Panel Drug Screen within 12 months
• Fit Mask test within 12 months (specific respirators approved)
• 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
  • 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-TB Gold, or T-SPOT)
• Color Blind Exam (Ishihara or equivalent) with 100% minimum score
• Background checks including 7 years of history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Education verification and transcript/diploma required
• References: Minimum 2 from recent employment with supervisory titles, verified within 2 years
• Skills checklist and competency exams required annually

Additional Notes

• Orientation includes mandatory safety and compliance modules
• Must complete facility-specific forms and acknowledgments prior to start
• On-site Fit Testing available only as last resort and not at all campuses
• Refusal to comply with floating or other operational needs may result in contract termination

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with strong cardiac and post-op experience looking for a travel contract in a high-acuity PCU setting with a reputable healthcare system in Indianapolis, Indiana.