Progressive Care Unit RN
Indianapolis, Indiana
Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - PCU

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Must be flexible with weekend requirements; expected to work 50% of weekends during the contract.
• Refusal to float to other units may result in contract termination.
• Teaching facility environment; travel nurses must be willing to precept or have students shadow them.
• First-time travelers accepted.
• Trauma Level I experience required.
• Prior local candidates are not accepted.
• Call-in shifts must be made up or added to the end of the contract depending on FTE status.
• Charge nurse coverage may be required with training and resources provided.
• Staffing ratio: 1 nurse to 4 patients.
• Unit focuses on progressive care for cardiovascular patients, including post-cath lab, pre-LVAD, heart/lung transplant, and valve replacement care.
• Floating to Med-Surg, PCU, ICU units may be required with support.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, with at least some experience within the last year.
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients.
• Certifications:

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) issued by the American Heart Association
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
• Skillset: Sheath pulls and other PCU-related skills.

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required; first-time travelers accepted.

Required Documents & Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy).
• Background checks including 7-year history, criminal, sex offender, and education verification.
• State license verification within 30 days of start.
• Physical exam within 12 months of start.
• Fit mask test within 12 months (specific respirators approved).
• Immunizations and titers:

  • 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: Preferred but not required.
  • Flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months.
• TB test (PPD, QuantiFERON, or T-SPOT) within 1 year; chest x-ray if positive.
• Competency exams including medication/pharmacology and unit-specific competency.
• Color blind testing (Ishihara or equivalent).
• References: Minimum 2 from recent employment with supervisory titles.
• Current employment application with explanation of any gaps over 30 days.

Additional Notes

• IU Health will not allow Indiana RNs to work at their facilities effective 11/30/24, except for Perioperative/OR, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers.
• Travelers must be willing to float and accept weekend shifts as needed.
• Orientation includes completion of mandatory safety and compliance modules prior to start.
• On-site fit testing is limited; documentation of fit test must be provided.
• Charge nurse responsibilities may be assigned based on operational needs.

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a progressive care cardiovascular unit with a focus on critical cardiac patient care in a teaching hospital environment.