PCU/MedSurg Registered Nurse
Bloomington, Indiana
Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - PCU/MedSurg

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

Job Description

• Work on a mixed acuity unit combining Progressive Care Unit (PCU) and Medical-Surgical (MedSurg) patients.
• Must be comfortable working across PCU and MedSurg as needed.
• Shift options: 3x12-hour shifts or 4x12-hour shifts.
• Patient-to-nurse ratio: 1:5.
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend.
• On-call: Not required.
• Floating: Yes, within scope to meet facility needs.
• Block scheduling: To be discussed.
• Locals not accepted.
• Pending license accepted, but must obtain Indiana (IN), compact, or temporary license prior to start.
• Required to work 2 out of 3 major holidays.
• Guaranteed hours vary by shift pattern (36-48 hours/week).

Patient Population & Unit Details

• Patient diagnoses include cardiovascular surgery, thoracic surgery, cardiology, endocrine, and oncology.
• Unit includes CVICU with a large population of cardiovascular and thoracic surgery patients (CABG, TAVR, SAVR, MVR, VATS).
• Additional patient populations include flex acuity MedSurg, progressive care, and ICU-level cardiovascular and oncology patients.
• All private rooms equipped with overhead lifts.
• Telemetry monitoring available.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana.
• Minimum 1.5 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, with PCU experience within the last year.
• Experience working comfortably on a mixed acuity PCU/MedSurg unit.
• Medical-Surgical (MedSurg) nursing experience.
• Current ACLS certification.
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Current PALS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification.
• National Tech Certification Verification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Experience managing dysrhythmias.
• Experience caring for patients after cardiac surgery.
• Experience with TAVI/TAVR (transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation/replacement).
• Experience managing arterial lines.
• Experience managing central lines.
• Experience managing PICC lines.
• Experience titrating cardiac drips.
• Experience titrating vasoactive drips.

Schedule & Work Conditions

• Shift length: 12-hour shifts.
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend.
• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays.
• Floating within scope expected.
• No on-call duties.
• Block schedule accommodations possible.

Facility & Work Environment

• Short-term acute care facility.
• Approximately 210 staffed beds.
• Charting system: Cerner.
• Free parking.
• Scrub color: black bottoms and red top.

Additional Requirements & Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License or Passport required.
• Background checks including criminal, sex offender, education verification, and others required.
• Physical exam within 12 months of start.
• Fit mask test within 12 months (N95 or approved respirators).
• Immunizations and titers required: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (preferred but not required).
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year.
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months.
• Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required for flu season.
• Competency exams and skills checklist required.
• Minimum of 2 professional references from recent employment with supervisory titles.
• Employment application with full work history and explanation of gaps required.

Notes

• Locals are not accepted for this assignment.
• Pending licenses accepted but must be obtained before start.
• Must be willing to float within scope.
• Prior charge nurse experience preferred but not mandatory.
• No on-call responsibilities.
• Must meet holiday work requirements.

This position is ideal for RNs with PCU and MedSurg experience looking for a travel contract in a cardiovascular-focused acute care setting.