PCU Registered Nurse – Cardiac Surgery
Indianapolis, Indiana
Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Indianapolis, Indiana

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Unit: Post Cardiac Surgery, Post Vascular Surgery
• Patient Care: Strong cardiac and post-op heart experience required.
• Staffing Ratios: 1:3-5 based on acuity.
• Floating: May be required to float to different levels of care including Med-Surg, PCU, ICU at University and Methodist Hospitals. Refusal to float may result in contract termination.
• Charge Nurse: May be required to cover charge nurse responsibilities with training and resources provided.
• Weekend Work: Expected to work every other weekend; consecutive weekends may be required based on operational needs.
• Call-Ins: Must make up call-in shifts during the pay period or at the end of the contract depending on FTE status.
• First Time Travelers: Accepted.
• Locals: Not accepted.
• COVID-19 Vaccine: Required for all travelers; medical or religious exemptions accepted with documentation.
• Indiana RN Restriction: Effective 11/30/2024, Indiana RNs are generally not allowed to work at these facilities except for Periop/OR RN’s, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers (including ENDO, IR RN, PACU, Cath Lab RN, SDS).

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted (as applicable)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) - AHA only (as applicable)
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy) - as applicable
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - as applicable
• NIH Stroke Certification - as applicable
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) - as applicable
• State Nursing License verification (within 30 days before start)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement including HIPAA

Required Skills and Experience

• Level 1 or Level II Trauma Experience
• Telemetry monitoring
• IV Start
• Cardiac drips titration
• Strong cardiac/post-op heart experience is essential

Experience Requirements

• Specialty years of experience: Not explicitly stated; implied strong cardiac/post-op experience required (recommend minimum 2 years in specialty).
• Prior travel experience: Not required.

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam completed within 12 months of start.
• Fit mask test within 12 months of start (specific respirators approved).
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • COVID-19 vaccine (mandatory)
  • Rubeola (Measles) - positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no exemptions accepted.
  • Mumps - positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no exemptions accepted.
  • Rubella - positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no exemptions accepted.
  • Varicella - positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no exemptions accepted.
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination required.
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap - preferred but not required.
  • Flu seasonal vaccination/documentation required for 2025-26 season; no declinations accepted.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months.
• Tuberculosis screening (PPD, QuantiFERON-TB Gold, or T-SPOT) within 1 year.
• TB Questionnaire updated annually.
• Color Blind Exam (Ishihara or equivalent) with 100% minimum score.
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam required.
• Unit competency exam required.

Background and History Requirements

• Background check within 90 days of start including 7 years of residence/work history, SSN trace, county/state/national checks, sex offender registry, FACIS Level III.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start.
• Education verification and transcript/diploma required.
• Minimum of 2 professional references from recent employment verified within 2 years.
• Current employment application with explanation of any gaps over 30 days.
• Skills checklist completed within 12 months and annually.

Additional Notes

• Travelers must complete mandatory IU Health modules prior to orientation (22 modules covering safety, compliance, infection prevention, HIPAA, etc.).
• Various facility-specific documents and compliance checklists must be completed prior to start.
• Valid Driver’s License or Passport required.
• Refusal to comply with floating or other operational requirements may result in contract termination.

This position is ideal for RNs with strong cardiac and post-op surgical experience who are comfortable with floating and working in a fast-paced, acuity-based environment. First-time travelers are welcome, but local candidates are not accepted. Compliance with strict immunization and background requirements is mandatory.