Travel Progressive Care Unit RN
12 days ago
Indianapolis
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Indianapolis, Indiana. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 03/23/2026, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours, nights, • Progressive Care Unit (PCU) at a Trauma Level I academic teaching hospital, • Cardiovascular-focused patient population including congestive heart failure, post-MI, pulmonary hypertension, cardiac arrhythmias, COPD, congenital heart defects, infective endocarditis, and other co-morbidities, • Cares for patients post-cath lab procedures and pre-LVAD placement, heart/lung transplant, and valve replacement, • Staffing ratio of 1:4, • Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00–07:30, • Travelers must be available to work 50% of weekends during the contract, • Floating required to different levels of care (Med-Surg, PCU, ICU) within the hospital or to an affiliate hospital nearby, • Charting via Cerner (experience required), • Skillset requirements include cardiac PCU, IV drips, post-cath lab care, IV starts, and sheath pulls, • Conscious sedation and telemetry experience preferred, • Local candidates are not accepted for this position, • This is a Trauma Level I academic teaching facility; all travel nurses must agree to the possibility of precepting students or having students shadow them during their assignment, • Travelers may be assigned charge nurse responsibilities based on operational needs, with training and resources provided, • Floating to different levels of care (Med-Surg, PCU, ICU) is expected and refusal to float may result in contract termination, • Travelers must be prepared to work 2 out of 3 major holidays, • Up to 5 days of RTO may be auto-approved, • First-time travelers are welcome to apply, • IN RN license holders are not eligible for this PCU position (exemptions apply only to Periop/OR, Allied, and Ambulatory RN roles)\n \n Requirements\n, • Active IN or Compact RN license currently in hand, • BLS (AHA or RQI) certification required and must be current, • ACLS preferred (AHA or RQI accepted), • Minimum of 2 years of RN experience required, • Trauma Level I experience required, • Cerner EMR experience required, • Proficiency in cardiac PCU skills: IV drips, post-cath lab care, IV starts, and sheath pulls, • Nursing degree from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited institution at time of graduation, • Former permanent or PRN employees of the health system must have been separated for at least 12 months before applying\n Benefits\n, • High Pay and Bonuses, • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options, • 401(k) Plan, • Weekly Payroll Deposit, • Free Online CEUs, • Generous Housing Allowance, • Travel and Licensure Reimbursements, • Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.