Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Bloomington, Indiana
Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Bloomington, Indiana
Specialty: Registered Nurse (PCU)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Patient Population

• Mixed Acuity Unit: Comfortable working with ICU to some PCU ratios
• Patient Diagnoses: Cardiovascular Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Cardiology, Endocrine, Oncology
• Largest patient population in CVICU includes CV surgery and thoracic surgery patients (CABG, TAVR, SAVR, MVR, VATS)
• Additional populations: Med/Surg, Progressive, ICU of cardiovascular and oncology patients
• Unit has all private rooms with overhead lifts and telemetry

Staffing & Scheduling

• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Shifts:

  • 8 and 10 hour shifts (40 hours/week)
  • 3 shifts of 12 hours (36 hours/week)
  • 4 shifts of 12 hours (48 hours/week)
• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• No on-call required
• Floating within scope to meet facility needs is expected
• Locals not accepted
• Pending licenses not accepted; must have Indiana state license and required certifications in hand

Experience & Requirements

• Minimum Specialty Experience: 18 months (1.5 years)
• Prior travel experience: Not required (first timers accepted)
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• Must be comfortable with interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, post-cardiac surgery care, arterial line management, blood product administration, central and PICC line care, titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Preferred skills: Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump, Pre/Post Cardiac Cath/intervention, Sheath Removal, Ventricular Assist Devices (LVAD/RVAD/Impella), ventilator management and care of ventilated patients

Certifications Required

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

Licensure

• Indiana State RN License required and must be verified online within 30 days before start
• No pending licenses accepted

Compliance & Documentation

• Background checks required within 90 days of start, including 7-year work/living history, SSN trace, criminal, sex offender, FACIS Level III, education verification
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 12 months of start with approved respirators (3M N95 models, Honeywell N95)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • 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 preferred but not required
  • Flu vaccination/documentation required during flu season (9/30 - 3/31); no declinations accepted except approved medical/religious exemptions
• TB testing: Negative TB test (PPD, QuantiFERON, or T-SPOT) within 1 year of start; chest x-ray required if positive history
• Color blind testing required (Ishihara exam or equivalent)
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam and unit competency exam required
• References: Minimum 2 references from recent employment within 2 years, with supervisory titles

Additional Notes

• Must wear black bottoms and red scrub top
• Charting system: Cerner
• Parking: Free
• IU Health will not allow Indiana RNs to work at their facilities after 11/30/2024 except for Periop/OR RN’s, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers (not applicable here)

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a Registered Nurse with cardiovascular and critical care experience to work in a mixed acuity unit with a diverse patient population.