Travel Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse

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American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Job Description & Requirements\n

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• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
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• Discipline: RN
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• Start Date: 08/10/2026
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• Duration: 13 weeks
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• 48 hours per week
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• Shift: 12 hours, nights
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• Employment Type: Travel
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\n Assignment Overview\n

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• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
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• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
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• Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
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• Length: 13 weeks
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• Openings: 1
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Description\n

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Surgical PCU position at a major academic teaching hospital, requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience and proficiency in high-acuity post-surgical care on night shift.

Details\n

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• Work setting is an academic teaching hospital Surgical PCU with near-ICU level acuity
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• Patient population includes post-surgical ENT (neck dissections, mandibulectomy), thoracic (esophagectomy, lobectomy, pneumonectomy), general surgery (pancreatic, bowel/liver resections), urology (urinary diversions, cystectomies, RPLND), and medical overflow patients
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• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:3–4
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• Proficiency required in cardiac monitoring, chest tube management, fresh trach care, feeding tube care, epidurals, non-titratable cardiac drips, IV insulin protocols and insulin drip titration, external BiPAP/CPAP, total laryngectomy care, and Doppler flap checks
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• Charting is performed in Cerner (experience required)
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• Schedule is nights, 4x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30)
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• Travelers are expected to work every other weekend; consecutive weekends may be required based on operational needs
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• Floating is required to different levels of care (Med-Surg, PCU, ICU) within the hospital and to an affiliate hospital nearby; refusal to float may result in contract termination
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• Charge nurse responsibilities may be assigned as needed, with training and resources provided
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Requirements\n

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• Active IN or Compact RN license currently in hand
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• Nursing degree from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited program required
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• Current AHA or RQI certifications: BLS and ACLS
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• Minimum 2 years of PCU or comparable acute care RN experience
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• Proficiency in high-acuity post-surgical nursing skills as listed in job details
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• Cerner EMR experience required
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• 2 supervisor references required for consideration
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• SSN and DOB required for consideration
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Additional Information\n

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• This is an academic teaching facility; all travel nurses must be willing to precept students and/or have students shadow them during their assignment
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• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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• Local candidates (Indiana residents) are not accepted for this position
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• Former permanent or PRN employees of IU Health must have been separated for at least 12 months before applying as a traveler
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• Travelers who have accrued 12 months of travel employment within IU Health are required to take a consecutive break to reset eligibility: out-of-state residents require a 90-day break and in-state residents require a 180-day break
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• Candidates must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays
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• Up to 5 days of RTO may be auto-approved
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• Indiana-licensed RNs are not eligible for this position (PCU); exemptions apply only to Periop/OR, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers
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American Traveler Job ID #P-731257. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

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