Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,840 per week in Indianapolis, IN

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,840 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 4 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 10/19/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: PCU Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum 2 years required License: Must have a valid nursing license prior to the start date Certifications: ACLS, BCLS Must-Have: Proficient in cardiac monitoring Experience with management of chest tubes Experience with fresh tracheostomies Feeding tube care and management Care of post-operative patients Experience with epidurals Management of non-titratable cardiac drips IV insulin protocols and titration of insulin drips External BiPAP/CPAP experience Familiarity with total laryngectomy care Ability to perform Doppler flap checks Description: First-time travelers accepted. Locals are not accepted. If a traveler calls in for a scheduled shift, the traveler must make up the shift during the pay period or, if unable, the shift will be added at the end of the contract. Travelers are expected to work every other weekend as per their contract. Based on operational needs, consecutive weekends may also be required. Pending operational needs, charge nurse responsibilities may be needed with provided training and resources. Travel nurses may be required to precept and/or have students shadow them during their assignment. Unit information includes a surgical PCU with almost ICU-level acuity, focusing on ENT, thoracic, general surgery, and urology patients. Staffing ratios typically include 1:3-4. Unit travelers may be expected to float to different levels of care, including Med-Surg and ICU, with resources provided. Refusal to float may lead to termination of the contract. Additional requirements include care of inpatient post-operative patients and experience with enteral feedings. The unit operates with an interdisciplinary support team including various services and specialties. Candidates should have experience with both arterial and central lines, chest tubes, and surgical drains. Floating to affiliate hospitals nearby may be necessary, and floating is a requirement for all travelers. Major holiday coverage is required as specified.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam