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

Registered Nurse - PCU (Travel/Contract)

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

Job Overview

• First time travelers accepted; local candidates not accepted.
• Travelers expected to work every other weekend; consecutive weekends may be required based on operational needs.
• May be required to cover charge nurse responsibilities with training and resources provided.
• Must agree to the possibility of precepting and/or having students shadow during assignment.
• Floating to different levels of care (Med-Surg, PCU, ICU) may be required; refusal to float may result in contract termination.
• Staffing ratios typically 1:3-4.
• Unit acuity is almost ICU level, covering Surgical PCU with specialties including ENT, Thoracic, General Surgery, Urology, and Medical overflow.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Progressive Care Unit (PCU), with PCU experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Proficient in cardiac monitoring on unit
• Management of chest tubes and fresh tracheostomies
• Epidural management
• Management of non-titratable cardiac drips
• IV insulin protocols and titration of insulin drips
• Management of external BiPAP/CPAP
• Doppler flap checks

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy required).
• Background checks including criminal, sex offender, and federal exclusions within required timeframes.
• Education verification and official transcripts/diplomas as applicable.
• Physical exam completed within 12 months of start date.
• Fit mask test within 12 months of start date (specific respirators required).
• 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: Strongly recommended but not required.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start date.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season.
• TB testing (PPD, QuantiFERON-TB Gold, or T-SPOT) within 1 year of start date; chest x-ray and documentation required if positive.
• Color blind exam (Ishihara or equivalent) with 100% minimum score.

Additional Information

• Candidates must complete facility-specific orientation, competency exams, and safety acknowledgments.
• Must complete mandatory training modules prior to orientation.
• References: Minimum 2 references from recent employment with appropriate supervisory titles required.
• Employment application must be current and explain any employment gaps of 30 days or more.
• Skills checklist required within 12 months of start and must be updated annually.

Notes

• Indiana RNs will not be allowed to work at the facility after 11/30/2024, except for Perioperative/OR, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers (including ENDO, IR RN, PACU, Cath Lab RN, SDS).
• Travelers must be willing to float and accept charge nurse duties as needed.
• This position involves high-acuity surgical PCU care with complex patient needs.

This summary includes all relevant details for healthcare recruiters and nurses considering this travel nursing opportunity.