PCU RN
Muncie, Indiana
Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital

Cardiac Progressive Care RN

Location: Muncie, Indiana Unit: PCU Facility type: Short-term acute care Total staffed beds: 194, 210, 153, and 174 (by campus section) Contract length: 13 weeks Employment type: Travel/Contract

Schedule and Hours

• Shift: Night, 3 x 12-hour shifts (19:00 to 7:30)
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per workweek for 3 x 12-hour shifts. Other options: 40 hours for 8- or 10-hour shifts, or 48 hours for 4 x 12-hour shifts.
• Requirement: Must work 2 of 3 major holidays.

Required Qualifications

• License: Valid RN license in Indiana
• Experience: PCU (Progressive Care Unit) experience of 1.5 years, with experience within the last year
• Education: Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Certifications (required):

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or RQI
  • BLS issued by American Heart Association or RQI

Eligibility Notes

• Accepts first-time travelers.
• Does not accept local candidates.
• Does not accept pending licenses. The in-state license and required certifications must be in hand to submit.
• Effective 11/30/24, Indiana RNs are not allowed to work at the health system's facilities. Exemptions apply to Periop/OR, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers. Periop includes ENDO, IR, PACU, Cath Lab, and SDS.

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam: Within 12 months of start
• TB test: PPD, QuantiFERON-TB Gold, or T-SPOT within 1 year of start. Positive results require a chest X-ray within 2 years and proof of past positive.
• TB questionnaire: Updated annually
• Drug screen: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (instant tests not accepted)
• Measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella: Positive titer or 2 documented vaccines. Declinations and exemptions are not accepted, and history of varicella is not accepted.
• Hepatitis B: Series, titer, or signed declination
• Influenza: Proof of vaccination or a medical/religious exemption is required. Declinations are not accepted. Flu season runs 9/30 to 3/31.
• Tdap: Preferred, not required
• Fit test: Within 12 months of start, using an approved N95 respirator
• Color blind test: Ishihara or online test (100% minimum for online)

Background and Credentialing

• Background check: Within 90 days of start, with 7 years of history
• Exclusion checks (EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG): Within 30 days of start
• Education: Official transcript or diploma, and third-party education verification (may be pending at start but must be obtained)
• State license verification: Primary source, within 30 days before start
• References: Minimum of 2 from recent employment, verified within 2 years. Reference titles must include charge, manager, supervisor, or above.
• Employment application: Must include work history. Gaps of 30 days or more must be explained.
• Skills checklist: Within 12 months of start and completed annually

Onboarding and Orientation

• Facility-specific forms are time-sensitive and should be completed as a priority.
• Some campuses require a self-study orientation, due 1 week before start.

Work Environment

• Scrubs: Red top, black pants
• Parking: Free