American Traveler
Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit
American Traveler, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, 46202
American Traveler is seeking a Registered Nurse for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position with at least two years of recent PCU experience and required IN or Compact RN license.
Job Details
- Work in a hospital-based Surgical Progressive Care Unit with near-ICU level acuity,
- Patient population includes ENT, thoracic, general surgery, urology, and medical overflow cases,
- Staffing ratios are 1:3-4,
- Unit performs cardiac monitoring, manages chest tubes, fresh trachs, feeding tubes, post-op care, epidurals, non-titratable cardiac drips, IV insulin protocols, BiPAP/CPAP, total laryngectomy, and doppler flap checks,
- Use of Cerner EMR is required,
- Day shift (3x12 hours, 7:00-19:30), every other weekend required, with possible consecutive weekends based on need,
- Floating to Med-Surg, ICU, or other units within the hospital or affiliates may be required,
- No local candidates accepted for PCU positions,
Job Requirements
- Active IN or Compact RN license required at the time of consideration,
- Current certifications in BLS and ACLS (AHA or RQI),
- Minimum 18 months to 2 years of recent PCU or similar experience required,
- Graduation from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program is required,
- Proficient in cardiac monitoring and specialized PCU procedures as listed,
- Experience with Cerner EMR is required,
- Ability to participate in charge nurse coverage if needed,
- Must be willing to precept or have students shadow as part of teaching hospital environment,
- Perm or PRN employees must be away from IU Health for at least 12 months before becoming eligible as a traveler,
Additional Information
- Duties include advanced post-operative care for high-acuity surgical patients,
- Opportunity to work in a teaching hospital with resources for ongoing learning,
- May be required to work with and mentor students during shifts,
- Mandatory floating to similar care settings within the hospital or affiliates as operationally required,
- Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays during the contract,
- RTO policy allows auto-approval for up to 5 days off,
- Training and support provided for all unit and floating assignments,
- First-time travelers are accepted and encouraged to apply,
Job Details
- Work in a hospital-based Surgical Progressive Care Unit with near-ICU level acuity,
- Patient population includes ENT, thoracic, general surgery, urology, and medical overflow cases,
- Staffing ratios are 1:3-4,
- Unit performs cardiac monitoring, manages chest tubes, fresh trachs, feeding tubes, post-op care, epidurals, non-titratable cardiac drips, IV insulin protocols, BiPAP/CPAP, total laryngectomy, and doppler flap checks,
- Use of Cerner EMR is required,
- Day shift (3x12 hours, 7:00-19:30), every other weekend required, with possible consecutive weekends based on need,
- Floating to Med-Surg, ICU, or other units within the hospital or affiliates may be required,
- No local candidates accepted for PCU positions,
Job Requirements
- Active IN or Compact RN license required at the time of consideration,
- Current certifications in BLS and ACLS (AHA or RQI),
- Minimum 18 months to 2 years of recent PCU or similar experience required,
- Graduation from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program is required,
- Proficient in cardiac monitoring and specialized PCU procedures as listed,
- Experience with Cerner EMR is required,
- Ability to participate in charge nurse coverage if needed,
- Must be willing to precept or have students shadow as part of teaching hospital environment,
- Perm or PRN employees must be away from IU Health for at least 12 months before becoming eligible as a traveler,
Additional Information
- Duties include advanced post-operative care for high-acuity surgical patients,
- Opportunity to work in a teaching hospital with resources for ongoing learning,
- May be required to work with and mentor students during shifts,
- Mandatory floating to similar care settings within the hospital or affiliates as operationally required,
- Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays during the contract,
- RTO policy allows auto-approval for up to 5 days off,
- Training and support provided for all unit and floating assignments,
- First-time travelers are accepted and encouraged to apply,