Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position at an academic teaching hospital in Indiana, requiring a minimum of 18 months experience, Cerner proficiency, and an IN or Compact RN license.Job Details• 32-bed mixed-model cardio-pulmonary unit with 15 PCU beds and 17 Med-Surg beds, with an emphasis on pulmonary care,• Primary patient population includes cardiac medical, valve replacement (cardiac and pulmonary), COPD, CHF, pulmonary fibrosis, lung cancer, lung transplant (pre and post), trach-to-vent, neurodegenerative and cervical spinal fracture trauma patients requiring trach-to-vent, flu, TB, and COVID-19,• PCU patient ratio is 1:4; Med-Surg ratio is 1:5-6; mixed PCU/Med-Surg assignments may range from 4-5 patients,• Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00-07:30,• Travelers are expected to work every other weekend per contract; consecutive weekends may be required based on operational needs,• Floating required to different levels of care (Med-Surg, PCU, ICU) within the hospital or to an affiliate hospital nearby; resources will be provided,• Charge nurse responsibilities may be assigned based on operational needs, with training and resources provided,• Cerner EMR - experience required,Job Requirements• Active IN or Compact RN license currently in hand,• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; both AHA and RQI formats accepted,• Minimum 18 months to 2 years of RN experience required; Med-Surg RNs with ICU and PCU patient experience and at least 2 years of experience will also be considered,• Cerner charting experience required,• Graduation from a nursing program accredited by ACEN or CCNE at time of graduation,• COVID-19 vaccination required; medical or religious exemptions accepted with supporting documentation,• Local candidates are not accepted for this position,• Indiana-licensed RNs are not eligible for this PCU position (IN RN exclusion policy in effect as of 11/30/24 - Compact license holders eligible if not holding a primary IN license),Additional Information• Academic teaching facility - all travel nurses must be willing to precept and/or have students shadow them during their assignment,• First-time travelers are welcome to apply,• Up to 5 days of RTO may be auto-approved,• Candidates must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays,• Former permanent or PRN employees of IU Health must have been separated for at least 12 months before being eligible to work as a traveler,