PCU Registered Nurse
Indianapolis, Indiana
Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital

Registered Nurse - PCU (Night Shift) - Indianapolis, Indiana

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Unit: Post Cardiac Surgery, Post Vascular Surgery (Progressive Care Unit)
• Staffing Ratios: 1 nurse to 3-5 patients, based on acuity
• Floating: May be required to float to Med-Surg, PCU, or ICU units with provided resources and training
  Refusal to float may result in contract termination.

Required Experience & Skills

• Specialty: Registered Nurse with strong cardiac and post-operative heart experience
• Skillset:

  • Level 1 or Level II Trauma Experience
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • IV starts
  • Cardiac drips titration
• Charge Nurse: May be required to cover charge nurse responsibilities with training and resources
• First Time Travelers: Accepted
• Locals: Not accepted

Required Certifications & Licenses

• License: Valid Registered Nurse license for Indiana (online primary source verification required within 30 days before start)
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (AHA or RQI accepted)
  • BLS (AHA or RQI accepted)
• Additional Recommended Certifications: (Check with recruiter for applicability)

  • PALS, NRP, TNCC, CHEMO, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification (if applicable)

Health & Compliance Requirements

• COVID-19 Vaccine: Required for all travelers; medical or religious exemptions accepted with documentation
• Immunizations:

  • 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
• Tuberculosis Testing: Negative TB test (PPD, QuantiFERON-TB Gold, or T-SPOT) within 1 year of start; if positive, chest X-ray and documentation required
• Drug Screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (includes amphetamines, marijuana, cocaine, opiates, PCP)
• Flu Vaccination: Required during flu season (9/30 - 3/31); medical or religious exemptions accepted with approved forms
• Fit Mask Test: Fit test within 12 months of start for approved respirators (N95 or PAPR); on-site fit testing available only as last resort at this facility
• Physical Exam: Completed within 12 months of start date
• Color Blind Testing: Ishihara exam or equivalent required with minimum 100% score

Background & Documentation

• Background Check: Required within 90 days of start, including 7 years of residence/work history, SSN trace, county/state/national checks, sex offender registry, FACIS Level III, education verification
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG Checks: Required within 30 days of start
• Education Verification: Highest applicable education verified by third party; may be pending at start
• References: Minimum 2 references from recent employment verified within 2 years; references must be from charge, manager, supervisor, or above
• Employment Application: Must be current, include work history, and explain any gaps of 30+ days over the past 7 years
• Skills Checklist: Required within 12 months of start and annually thereafter
• Competency Exams: Unit competency exam and medication/pharmacology competency exam required

Requirements / Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Indiana
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Cardiac PCU (Progressive Care Unit), with recent experience within the last year
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma or Level 2 Trauma patients
• Telemetry experience
• IV start capability
• Cardiac drips titration capability
• PCU (Progressive Care Unit) experience

Additional Notes

• Travelers are expected to work every other weekend; consecutive weekends may be required based on operational needs
• Call-in shifts must be made up during the pay period if working 0.9 FTE; otherwise, added to end of contract
• Indiana RNs are generally not allowed to work past 11/30/2024 except for Perioperative/OR, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers (including ENDO, IR RN, PACU, Cath Lab RN, SDS)
• Valid Driver’s License or Passport required (clear copy)
• Completion of facility-specific forms and orientation packets is mandatory prior to start
• HIPAA Acknowledgement and other compliance documents must be completed annually

This position is ideal for experienced cardiac/post-op RNs comfortable with telemetry and trauma-level care, seeking a travel contract night shift in Indianapolis.