American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Lafayette, Indiana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/02/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking a PCU RN with current IN or Compact license, ACLS and BLS certifications, and at least 18 months of stepdown or tele experience.

Responsibilities

• Position is in a Cardiac and Medical Progressive Care Unit (PCU) with an ICU stepdown setting
• Patient population includes cardiac, medical stepdown, and patients requiring heart caths, drips, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen
• Care of patients requiring telemetry, cardiac and vasoactive drips (Levo, Dopa, Nitro, Cardizem, Amio), and BiPAP
• Handles crisis criteria in PCU and participates in Code/Crisis management
• Requires floating within the hospital and to affiliate hospitals as needed
• Night shifts, 3x12-hour schedule (18:00-06:30)
• Uses Cerner EMR, Cerner experience preferred but not required
• No on-call required
• Weekend shifts required
• Daily duties involve care of complex stepdown cardiac and medical patients, titrating drips, and managing non-invasive ventilation
• Red scrub top and black pants required
• Free parking available
• All travelers required to float as needed
• Must be able to work 2 of 3 major holidays during the contract
• First-time travelers welcome
• Former IU permanent or PRN employees must have a 12-month break before applying as a traveler
• RTO of up to 5 days may be approved automatically; additional requests require facility approval

Requirements

• Active IN or Compact RN license in hand prior to start
• A minimum of 18 months of PCU, stepdown, or telemetry RN experience required
• Current AHA or RQI ACLS and BLS certifications required
• NIH Stroke Scale certification preferred
• Ability to start IVs and manage cardiac & vasoactive drips, as well as BiPAP and high-flow oxygen required
• Experience with Level I-IV acuity, ventilators, and conscious sedation preferred
• Charting experience with Cerner is a plus
• Graduation from an ACEN or CCNE-accredited nursing program required
• Not accepting local candidates for this position

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-626238. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

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