Travel PCU Registered Nurse

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

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

Details

• Surgical Progressive Care Unit (PCU) with near-ICU level acuity in an academic teaching hospital setting
• Patient population includes ENT (neck dissections, mandibulectomy), thoracic (esophagectomy, lobectomy, pneumonectomy), general surgery (pancreatic, bowel/liver resections), urology (urinary diversions, cystectomies, RPLND), and medical overflow
• Staffing ratio of 1:3–4
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00–07:30
• Every other weekend required; consecutive weekends may be required based on operational needs
• Floating required to different levels of care (Med-Surg, PCU, ICU) within the hospital and to an affiliate hospital; refusal to float may result in contract termination
• Charge nurse responsibilities may be assigned as needed, with training and resources provided
• Cerner charting experience required

Requirements

• Active IN or Compact RN license currently in hand
• Nursing degree from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited program required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; AHA and RQI formats accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Proficiency in cardiac monitoring (on-unit)
• Experience with chest tube management, fresh trachs, feeding tube care, epidurals, and post-surgical patient care
• Experience with non-titratable cardiac drips, IV insulin protocols, and insulin drip titration
• Experience with external BiPAP/CPAP, total laryngectomy care, and Doppler flap checks
• SSN and DOB required for consideration
• 2 supervisor references required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Indiana residents are not accepted for this position
• As a teaching facility, travelers must be willing to precept or have students shadow them during their assignment
• Candidates must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Former permanent or PRN employees of IU Health must have a 12-month break before applying as a traveler
• Travelers who have accrued 12 months of travel employment within IU Health must take a consecutive break to reset eligibility: out-of-state residents require a 90-day break; in-state residents require a 180-day break
• Up to 5 days of RTO may be auto-approved

American Traveler Job ID #P-716827. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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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