RN Progressive Cardiac Care Unit
Indianapolis, Indiana
Saint Vincent Indianapolis Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Cardiac Care Unit (PCU)

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (Night Shift)

Unit Description

• Progressive Cardiac Care Unit (PCCU) with 48 beds
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4 on both day and night shifts
• Care for highly acute cardiac progressive patients in a fast-paced environment
• Patient population includes those with Heart Failure, ACS/AMI, STEMI, post-cath care, cardiac arrhythmias, pacemaker/defibrillator placement, pre-surgical care (VAD, transplant, CABG), pulmonary hypertension, and cardiac drips
• Joint Commission Certified Advanced Heart Failure PCCU

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Indiana
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit, with experience within the last year
• ACLS certification (American Heart Association)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Health and Safety Requirements

• Documentation of immunizations and health screenings:

  • MMR: Proof of two vaccines or positive titer (no declinations accepted)
  • Varicella: Proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history verified by provider (no declinations accepted)
  • Tdap: Valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B: Vaccination series completion or signed declination
  • Influenza vaccine: Optional, but mask required if declined during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31)
• Tuberculosis screening:

  • 2-step PPD or IGRA within required timeframes
  • If positive, negative chest X-ray within 1 year and annual TB questionnaire
• Fit test for respiratory protection (preferred prior to start, can be done onsite)
• Annual 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter

Documentation and Onboarding Requirements

• Submission required prior to assignment:

  • Resume/Profile
  • License/Certificate verification and Nursys verification
  • Two professional references
  • Driver’s license or state ID (valid, matching address requirements)
• Onboarding requirements to be completed onsite or prior to start:

  • Signed assignment agreement
  • Pharmacology, Medical Surgical, EKG exams
  • Core competencies and NIH certification
  • Color vision test
  • Health statement or physical exam (updated annually)
  • Criminal background check including Social Security trace, OIG search, National Sex Offender registry, and EPLS (updated annually or after break in service)
  • Employment and education verifications (updated annually or after break in service)
  • Badge photo (forward-facing headshot with white or blue background, no filters)
  • Confirmation of assignment documentation

Additional Information

• Team environment emphasizing flexibility, hard work, and compassion
• Opportunity for professional growth and mentoring in a specialized cardiac care setting

Note: Prior travel experience is not specified as a requirement for this position.