Travel Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse - $1,945 per week
Indianapolis, IN, 46262, USA
- $12 p/hour
- Healthcare
- Contract
- travel nurse
- progressive care unit
- PCU nurse
This role is for a travel Registered Nurse specializing in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) at a major academic medical center in Indianapolis. The position requires a minimum of two years' nursing experience, proficiency in neuro care, and certifications such as ACLS, BCLS, and NIHSS, with responsibilities including patient care, charge nurse duties, and floating between multiple care units. The 13-week contract involves 36-hour weeks with 12-hour day shifts, requiring flexibility for weekend and holiday work and precepting nursing students.
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC 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: 02/23/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Opportunity:
Registered Nurse - PCU
Job Details:
• Minimum 2 years nursing experience required with proficient neuro experience
• Previous charge experience required - charge coverage responsibilities may be needed with training
• Must be flexible with weekend requirements - work 50% of weekends during contract
• Patient ratios of 1:3-4 (rarely 1:5 during emergencies)
• 24-bed progressive care unit treating adults and geriatrics
• Care for patients with CVAs, hydrocephalus, brain tumors and resections, seizures, TBIs, trauma cases, GI surgeries, and wound care
• Required certifications: ACLS, BCLS, NIHSS
• Floating required 100% - may float between Med-Surg, PCU, ICU levels of care
• Must be comfortable with precepting students and having students shadow
• Skills required: telemetry, management of drips, neuro assessment, arterial lines, central lines, chest tubes, ventilated patients
• Preferred skills: conscious sedation and Level 1 trauma experience
• Charting system: Cerner (preferred experience)
• Call-in policy: missed shifts must be made up or added to end of contract
• First time travelers accepted
• Local Indiana nurses not accepted for this position
• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
Facility:
This major academic medical center serves as a teaching facility providing comprehensive healthcare services including advanced neurological and trauma care. The facility features a 24-bed progressive care unit specializing in complex neurological conditions and post-surgical care. The organization maintains high clinical standards and offers extensive resources for professional development, including opportunities for charge nurse responsibilities and student mentoring.
Location:
Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis offers the perfect blend of big-city amenities and Midwest charm, featuring a vibrant downtown area, excellent dining and entertainment options, and numerous cultural attractions. The city provides affordable living costs and is centrally located with easy access to major metropolitan areas throughout the Midwest.
Adex Job ID #3154897. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLCADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009.
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