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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position involves working in a Medical PCU unit with almost ICU-level acuity.
• Patient population includes multiple cardiac drips, stable ventilators, multi-organ failure, liver failure, and pulmonary cases.
• Staffing ratio is 1:5.
• Travelers may be required to float to different levels of care including Med-Surg, PCU, and ICU.
• Charge nurse responsibilities may be required with provided training and resources.
• Travelers must be willing to precept and/or have students shadow them during the assignment (teaching facility requirement).
• Weekend work: expected to work every other weekend; consecutive weekends may be required based on operational needs.
• Call-in shifts must be made up or added to the end of the contract depending on FTE status.

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of experience in PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown units.
• Experience with titrating cardiac drips, starting IVs, interpreting and managing dysrhythmias.
• Charge nurse experience is required.

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BCLS/BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification

Licensure

• Valid Registered Nurse license for Indiana.
• Note: Effective 11/30/2024, Indiana RNs are generally not allowed to work at this facility except for Periop/OR RN’s, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers (including ENDO, IR RN, PACU, Cath Lab RN, SDS).

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam completed within 12 months of start date.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months.
• Fit mask test within 12 months (specific approved respirators required).
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (series, titer, or signed declination)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (preferred but not required)
• TB test (PPD, QuantiFERON-TB Gold, or T-SPOT) within 1 year of start date; chest x-ray if positive.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required for flu season (9/30 - 3/31). Declinations are not accepted.
• Color blind exam (Ishihara or equivalent) with minimum 100% score for online testing.

Background & Documentation

• Background checks required within 30-90 days of start, including criminal, sex offender, and education verification.
• Employment application with full work history and explanation of gaps over 30 days.
• Minimum of 2 professional references from recent employment verified within 2 years; references must be from charge, manager, supervisor, or above.
• Skills checklist completed within 12 months and annually thereafter.
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology test required.

Additional Notes

• This is a travel/contract position with expectations for flexibility in scheduling and floating.
• Teaching facility environment with opportunities and requirements for precepting students.
• Charge nurse duties may be assigned based on operational needs.
• Prior travel experience is not required; first-time travelers are accepted.

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