PCU Travel Nurse Job in Indianapolis, IN | Days (4x12)
IU Health - Medical Diagnostic Center Clinic
Indianapolis, IN
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Travel RN
PCU Nurse in Indianapolis, IN
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$2,498
Specialty
PCU
Travel · RN
Shift
Days
4×12 hrs
Start Date
11/02
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This PCU travel nurse job in Indianapolis, Indiana, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel PCU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at IU Health - Medical Diagnostic Center Clinic. This role pays $2,498 per week and follows a Days shift with a 4x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: IU Health - Medical Diagnostic Center Clinic
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Location: Indianapolis, IN 46202 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Days (4x12)
Responsibilities
- Manage higher-acuity patients stepping down from intensive care who require close monitoring
- Monitor continuous telemetry and hemodynamic status, recognizing and escalating changes promptly
- Administer medications and IV therapy, including titratable drips approved for the unit, per facility protocol
- Care for patients on high-flow oxygen and non-invasive ventilation when assigned
Travel PCU Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent PCU experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Indiana and national regulatory bodies.
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FAQs – PCU Travel Nurse Jobs Near Indianapolis, IN
What certifications do travel PCU jobs require?
Most travel PCU jobs require Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Units that care for stroke patients often ask for NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) as well. A Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN) credential isn't usually required, but many facilities view it as a plus.
What do facilities require for travel PCU nurses?
Facilities typically want recent progressive care, step-down, or intermediate-care experience with continuous cardiac monitoring, higher-acuity patients, and infusions such as diltiazem, amiodarone, insulin, or heparin. Depending on the unit, post-cath, cardiac, respiratory, or postoperative experience may also matter.
Is PCU the same as step-down or intermediate care?
Often, but not always. PCU, step-down, IMC, and transitional-care labels can describe similar units, but acuity, patient mix, allowed drips, and respiratory support vary by hospital. Compare the actual responsibilities with your experience rather than relying on the unit name alone.
Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Licensing in Indiana
Compact license accepted. Indiana is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, and our team handles endorsement and renewals for you.
See the Indiana Licensing Center →
Explore Indianapolis, IN
At the center of Indiana's referral network, Indianapolis, IN draws cases from much of the state into its larger hospital systems. IU Health Methodist Hospital and Ascension St. Vincent help carry that regional caseload, with travel coverage common in the ICU and surgical suites. Contracts tend to span the wider metro rather than cluster in one district, so a base in Carmel, Greenwood, or Fishers puts a direct highway commute between home and the clinical centers. The grid of interstates, anchored by the I-465 loop, is genuinely the city's commuting backbone. A Colts game at Lucas Oil Stadium or a walk along the downtown Canal Walk fills a day off without much planning.
Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard
At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
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Travel PCU · Indianapolis, IN · $2,498 /wk