Travel Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse

ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Indianapolis, Indiana.

• Specialty:
  PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  02/09/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Opportunity:

Registered Nurse - PCU

Job Details:

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required with previous charge experience mandatory

• Must be flexible with weekend requirements - able to work 50% of weekends during contract

• Patient ratio of 1:3-4 (rarely 1:5 during emergencies)

• Required certifications: ACLS, BCLS, NIHSS

• Must have telemetry and proficient neuro experience, plus management of drips

• Preferred skills: conscious sedation and Level 1 trauma experience

• Floating required to different levels of care (Med-Surg, PCU, ICU) within facility and affiliate hospitals

• May be assigned charge nurse responsibilities with training and resources provided

• Must agree to possibility of precepting and/or having students shadow during assignment

• Care for patients with CVAs, hydrocephalus, brain tumors and resections, seizures, TBIs, trauma patients, and GI surgeries

• Skills include arterial line management, blood product administration, ventilated patient care, central line management, chest tubes, feeding tube care, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, PICC line management, pre/post neurosurgery care, spinal cord injury care, IV management, surgical drains, cardiac drip titration, and wound care

• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays

• Call-in shifts must be made up during pay period or added to end of contract

• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only)

• First time travelers accepted

• Indiana residents not accepted for this position

Facility:

This major academic medical center serves as a teaching facility providing comprehensive healthcare services with a focus on neurological care and trauma services. The 24-bed progressive care unit specializes in caring for patients with complex neurological conditions, traumatic injuries, and post-surgical cases. The facility maintains high standards for patient care and offers extensive educational opportunities for healthcare professionals, including charge nurse training and precepting programs.

Location:

Indianapolis, IN

Indianapolis offers the perfect blend of big-city amenities and Midwest charm, featuring a thriving downtown area with excellent dining, entertainment, and cultural attractions. The city provides abundant professional growth opportunities in healthcare while maintaining an affordable cost of living and strong sense of community.

Adex Job  # . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

ADEX 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.

• Referral bonus