PCU Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse
Indianapolis, Indiana
Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital

Registered Nurse - PCU (Indianapolis, Indiana)

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Expected to work every other weekend; consecutive weekends may be required based on operational needs.
• May be required to cover charge nurse responsibilities with training and resources provided.
• Floating to different levels of care (Med-Surg, PCU, ICU) may be required; refusal to float may result in contract termination.
• Staffing ratios range from 1:3 to 1:5 depending on patient acuity.
• Unit focus: Post Cardiac Surgery and Post Vascular Surgery; strong cardiac and post-op heart experience is needed.
• First-time travelers accepted; local candidates are not accepted.
• COVID-19 vaccination is required (medical or religious exemptions accepted with documentation).
• Indiana RNs are restricted from working at the facility after 11/30/24 except for Perioperative/OR, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers.

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) - preferred (Level 1 or Level II Trauma Experience required)
• Telemetry experience required
• IV Start and Cardiac Drips - Titration skills required

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse license for Indiana
• Level 1 or Level II Trauma Experience
• Strong cardiac/post-op heart experience
• Prior travel experience is not required
• Must be able to float to Med-Surg, PCU, and ICU units as needed

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start date
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months (including amphetamines, marijuana, cocaine, opiates, PCP)
• Fit test for approved respirators within 12 months (3M N95 models or Honeywell N95)
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or proof of immunity:

  • COVID-19 vaccine (mandatory)
  • Rubeola (Measles) - positive titer or 2 vaccines (no declinations accepted)
  • Mumps - positive titer or 2 vaccines (no declinations accepted)
  • Rubella - positive titer or 2 vaccines (no declinations accepted)
  • Varicella - positive titer or 2 vaccines (no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap - strongly recommended
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (required during flu season)
• Tuberculosis screening within 1 year (PPD, QuantiFERON-TB Gold, or T-SPOT) with chest x-ray if positive
• Color blindness exam (Ishihara or equivalent) with 100% minimum score
• Background checks including 7-year work/living history, criminal, sex offender, and education verification
• References: minimum 2 from recent employment with supervisory titles, verified within 2 years

Additional Information

• Call-in shifts must be made up during the pay period or added to the end of the contract depending on FTE status.
• Orientation includes completion of multiple mandatory training modules prior to start.
• Candidates must complete facility-specific compliance and confidentiality forms prior to start.
• Must complete medication/pharmacology competency exam and unit competency exam.
• Must comply with all facility policies and procedures.

This position requires a highly skilled RN with strong cardiac and telemetry experience, flexibility to float across units, and compliance with strict health and certification requirements.