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: 01/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) night shift position requiring ACLS, BCLS, and NIH certifications with strong cardiac and stepdown skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in a medical Progressive Care Unit (PCU) in a hospital setting
• Patient population includes multi-organ failure, liver failure, pulmonary, cardiac conditions, and stable vented patients
• Patient ratio is 1:5 with almost ICU level acuity and management of multiple cardiac drips
• Night shifts are 3x12 hours, 19:00-07:30
• Travelers may be required to float to Med-Surg, PCU, or ICU units at the hospital or affiliate hospitals
• Charge nurse responsibilities may be assigned with appropriate training and support
• Charting is performed using Cerner EMR, prior experience required
• Travelers may be assigned students to shadow or be asked to precept
• First time travelers are welcome to apply
• Up to 5 days of requested time off are automatically approved
• Candidates must be willing to work every other weekend and may be required to work consecutive weekends according to operational needs
• Must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Charge pay offered for periods spent in charge role
• Unit provides additional resources and training for floating and charge coverage
• All travelers must be comfortable with a teaching environment and being assigned students
• Only non-local candidate submissions will be considered for this role

Requirements

• Active IN or Compact RN license in hand at time of submission
• Minimum 18 months to 2 years of recent PCU, DOU, IMC, or Stepdown experience required
• Current certifications: ACLS, BCLS, and NIH from AHA or RQI
• Must have experience titrating cardiac drips, starting IVs, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, and prior charge nurse experience
• Graduation from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program required
• Cerner EMR charting experience required
• Not accepting local candidates for PCU—only travelers from outside the local area considered
• Must be away from previous permanent or PRN employment with the health system for at least 12 months before applying as a traveler

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-650712. 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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