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: 01/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking a skilled RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) night shift position requiring strong cardiac and stepdown experience and an active IN or compact RN license.

Responsibilities

• Work in a Medical PCU of a teaching hospital setting
• Patient population includes high-acuity cases such as multiple cardiac drips, stable vents, multi-organ failure, liver failure, and pulmonary conditions
• Staffing ratio is 1:5
• Night shifts (3x12 hours, 19:00-7:30) are required
• Travelers may float between varying levels of care (Med-Surg, PCU, ICU) at affiliated facilities
• Uses Cerner EMR and experience with this system is required
• Weekend work is required every other week, with potential for consecutive weekends based on need
• Charge nurse coverage may be required with provided training
• Responsibilities may include precepting and being assigned students to shadow during the assignment
• All travelers may be required to float within the hospital or to affiliated hospitals as needed
• Candidates must agree to work 2 out of 3 major holidays as part of their contract
• Up to 5 days of requested time off (RTO) can be auto-approved
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Charge pay is available for qualifying shifts

Requirements

• Active IN or compact RN license required for start date (license in hand)
• Current AHA or RQI ACLS, BLS, and NIH certifications required
• Minimum of 18 months to 2 years PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown experience required
• Must have proficiency in titrating cardiac drips, starting IVs, interpreting and managing dysrhythmias, and previous charge nurse experience
• Graduation from a nursing school accredited by ACEN or CCNE at the time of graduation
• Cerner charting experience required
• Local candidates are not accepted for PCU positions
• Previous perm or PRN employees must be separated for at least 12 months before applying as travelers

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-651842. 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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