Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,501 per week

RemoteWorker US; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a travel nurse for the Progressive Care Unit in Indianapolis, Indiana. This opportunity involves 48-hour work weeks, providing high-level care to patients with various surgical and medical conditions, building on expertise in cardiac monitoring and patient management. Competitive benefits and pay structure are designed to support travel nurses right from day one.

Benefits

Day 1 Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401k offered (4% match)

Missed shift reimbursement

Scrub reimbursement

Certification reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience accepted; 1 year may be considered.
• Certifications: ACLS and BCLS.
• Proficient in cardiac monitoring and IV insulin protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in Progressive Care Unit.
• Manage and monitor cardiac and respiratory patients.
• Float to different levels of care as needed.

Skills

Cardiac monitoring

Management of chest tubes

Feeding tube care

Care of post-op patients

Management of non-titratable cardiac drips

Education

RN License

Job description

Pluto Healthcare 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: 07/07/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

First Time Travelers Accepted
Locals: Not accepted

Weekends: Travelers are expected to work every other week per their contract. Pending operational needs, consecutive weekends may be needed based on the greatest need *** Charge coverage: Pending operational needs, unit charge nurse responsibilities may be needed with provided training and resources.
Certification Requirements: ACLS and BCLS
Skillset Requirements: Minimum 2 years experience, will accept 1 year
Proficient in cardiac monitoring- on unit monitoring
Management of chest tubes
Fresh trachs
Feeding tube care and management
Care of post of patients
Epidurals
Management of non-titratable cardiac drips
IV insulin protocols and titration of insulin drips
External BiPAP/CPAP
Total laryngectomy
Doppler flap checks
Floating Requirements: Unit travelers may be expected to float to different levels of care (Med-Surg, PCU, ICU) with resources provided if needed at both University and Methodist Hospitals
REFUSAL TO FLOAT MAY END IN TERMINATION OF CONTRACT
Staffing Ratios: 1:3-4
Unit Information: Surgical PCU- almost ICU level acuity- ENT (Neck dissections, Mandibulectomy), Thoracic (Esophagectomy, Lobectomy, Pneumonectomy), General Surg. (Pancreatic, Bowel/ liver resections), Urology (Urinary diversions, cystectomies, RPLND), Medical overflow

Shift Info: Day 4x12-Hour (07:00 - 19:30)

Job Perks: Day 1 Medical, Dental, Vision benefits, 401k offered (4% match), missed shift reimbursement, scrub reimbursement, certification reimbursement.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Holiday Pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1