Cardiac Progressive Care (PCU) RN
Bloomington, Indiana
Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Opportunity

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

Unit & Patient Population

• Mixed Acuity Unit: Comfortable working from ICU to some PCU ratios
• Patient Ratios:

  • AA Ratios 1:3-4 (very rare)
  • ICU Ratios 1:2
• CVICU patient population includes:

  • Cardiovascular surgery and thoracic surgery patients (CABG, TAVR, SAVR, MVR, VATS)
  • Flex acuity of Med/Surg, Progressive, and ICU cardiovascular and oncology patients
• Patient Diagnoses: Cardiovascular surgery, thoracic surgery, cardiology, endocrine, oncology
• Unit Details: All private rooms with overhead lifts, telemetry monitoring

Experience & Requirements

• Minimum Experience: 18 months
• First Time Travelers: Accepted
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: Yes, within scope to meet facility needs
• Locals: Not accepted
• Pending License: Not accepted; must have Indiana state license and required certifications in hand before start
• Holiday Work: Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays

Shift & Hours

• Guaranteed Hours:

  • 8 and 10 hour shifts totaling 40 hours/week
  • 3 shifts of 12 hours = 36 hours/week
  • 4 shifts of 12 hours = 48 hours/week
• Block scheduling: To be discussed

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or RQI acceptable
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or RQI acceptable
• NIH Stroke Certification preferred
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., CHEMO, PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM)

Clinical Skills & Special Requirements

• Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Post cardiac surgery care (direct or indirect from OR)
• Management of CABG, TAVR/TAVI, SAVR, MVR, VATS patients
• Arterial line management
• Blood product administration
• Central line and PICC line care/management
• Titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Preferred skills:

  • Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)
  • Pre/Post Cardiac Cath/intervention care
  • Sheath removal
  • Ventricular Assist Devices (LVAD, RVAD, Impella)
  • Ventilator management and care of ventilated patients
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred

Facility Information

• Type: Short-Term Acute Care
• Total Staffed Beds: 210
• Charting System: Cerner
• Scrub Color: Black bottoms and red top
• Parking: Free

Licensing & Documentation Requirements

• Indiana RN license required, verified online within 30 days before start
• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy)
• Background checks including 7-year history, national sex offender, FACIS Level III, education verification
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 12 months (approved respirators only)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required (no declinations)
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required (no declinations)
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap preferred but not required
  • Flu vaccination/documentation required during flu season (no declinations accepted)
• TB testing: Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Competency exams: Medication/pharmacology test, unit competency exam, color blind testing

Additional Notes

• IU Health will not allow Indiana RNs to work at their facilities effective 11/30/2024, except for Perioperative/OR RNs, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers (including ENDO, IR RN, PACU, Cath Lab RN, SDS)
• Must complete facility-specific documents and orientation packets prior to start
• Must provide minimum of 2 references from recent employment with supervisory titles
• Skills checklist required annually and within 12 months of start

This position is ideal for RNs with cardiovascular ICU experience who are comfortable managing complex cardiac patients and working in a mixed acuity environment.