PCU Registered Nurse
Fishers, Indiana
Indiana University Health Saxony

Job Opportunity: PCU Registered Nurse

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

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (PCU)
• Shift: Night, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Hours per week: 36 hours
• Facility Type: Short-Term Acute Care
• Float Requirement: Yes, must float to Med-Surg unit
• Locals not accepted (must be a traveler)
• First-time travelers accepted
• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays during the contract

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Indiana
• Minimum 2 years of PCU (Progressive Care Unit) experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Work Environment & Scheduling

• Guaranteed hours options:

  • 3 shifts of 12 hours = 36 hours/week
  • 4 shifts of 12 hours = 48 hours/week
  • 8 or 10 hour shifts totaling 40 hours/week
• Charting system: Cerner
• Parking: Free

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks required within 90 days of start, including:

  • 7-year residential/work history
  • SSN Trace, County Criminal, Statewide, National Sex Offender, FACIS Level III
  • Education verification
  • International search if applicable
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Transcript or diploma (official copy) required; may be pending at start if needed
• Education verification by third party; may be pending at start if needed
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 12 months of start with approved respirators (N95 or PAPR)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • TB test (PPD, QuantiFERON-TB Gold, or T-SPOT) within 1 year
  • 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
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required (no declinations accepted)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (instant tests not accepted)
• Color blind testing (Ishihara or equivalent) with 100% minimum score
• Skills checklist within 12 months, updated annually
• Minimum 2 professional references from recent employment (within 2 years), with supervisory titles

Additional Notes

• Effective 11/30/2024, Indiana RNs are generally not allowed to work at this facility except for Perioperative/OR, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers (not applicable to this PCU role)
• Facility-specific orientation and compliance forms must be completed as a priority prior to start
• Must comply with all facility policies and complete required competency exams
• Must be willing to float to Med-Surg as needed

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with PCU experience seeking a travel contract in Indiana, who meets all licensing, certification, and compliance requirements and is comfortable working night shifts with holiday coverage.