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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Surgical PCU position at a large academic teaching hospital, requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience and proficiency in high-acuity post-surgical care.
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Surgical Progressive Care Unit (PCU) with near-ICU level acuity in an academic teaching hospital setting
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Patient population includes ENT (neck dissections, mandibulectomy), thoracic (esophagectomy, lobectomy, pneumonectomy), general surgery (pancreatic, bowel/liver resections), urology (urinary diversions, cystectomies, RPLND), and medical overflow
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Staffing ratio of 1:3–4
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Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00–07:30
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Every other weekend required; consecutive weekends may be required based on operational needs
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Floating required to different levels of care (Med-Surg, PCU, ICU) within the hospital and to an affiliate hospital; refusal to float may result in contract termination
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Charge nurse responsibilities may be assigned as needed, with training and resources provided
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Cerner charting experience required
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Active IN or Compact RN license currently in hand
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Nursing degree from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited program required
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Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; AHA and RQI formats accepted
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Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
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Proficiency in cardiac monitoring (on-unit)
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Experience with chest tube management, fresh trachs, feeding tube care, epidurals, and post-surgical patient care
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Experience with non-titratable cardiac drips, IV insulin protocols, and insulin drip titration
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Experience with external BiPAP/CPAP, total laryngectomy care, and Doppler flap checks
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SSN and DOB required for consideration
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2 supervisor references required for consideration
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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Indiana residents are not accepted for this position
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As a teaching facility, travelers must be willing to precept or have students shadow them during their assignment
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Candidates must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
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Former permanent or PRN employees of IU Health must have a 12-month break before applying as a traveler
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Travelers who have accrued 12 months of travel employment within IU Health must take a consecutive break to reset eligibility: out-of-state residents require a 90-day break; in-state residents require a 180-day break
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Up to 5 days of RTO may be auto-approved
