ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC 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: 01/13/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Opportunity:

Registered Nurse - PCU

Job Details:

• Work 8-hour, 10-hour, or 12-hour shifts with guaranteed hours: 40 hours for 8/10-hour shifts, 36 hours for three 12-hour shifts, or 48 hours for four 12-hour shifts per week
• Weekend coverage required with must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Patient ratio of 4:1 for days, nights, and weekends
• 18 months of nursing experience required, first-time travelers accepted
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS (NIHSS preferred)
• Indiana, compact, or temporary license must be in hand prior to start date
• Floating within scope to meet facility needs is required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Unit does not accept travel pairs
• Scrub color requirement: red top, black bottoms
• Free parking provided
• Charting system: Cerner
• Care for adult and geriatric patients in a 27-bed unit
• Special requirements include telemetry, IV start, cardiac and vasoactive drips, BiPAP, and high flow oxygen
• Level I, II, III, or IV experience required
• Skills include blood product administration, central line care, external CPAP/BiPAP, high flow nasal cannula, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, IV insulin protocols, cardiac and vasoactive drip management, peripheral line care, pre/post cardiac catheterization care, and post Watchman and ablation procedures
• Experience with ventilators, charge nurse responsibilities, and conscious sedation preferred

Facility:

This healthcare organization operates a 194-bed short-term acute care facility featuring a cardiac and medical progressive care unit that functions as a true ICU stepdown. The facility specializes in advanced cardiac care including heart catheterizations, BiPAP support, and complex cardiac and vasoactive drip management. The organization maintains high standards for patient care and utilizes modern technology and equipment to support critical care services for patients requiring intermediate-level monitoring and intervention.

Location:

Lafayette, IN

Lafayette offers a vibrant college town atmosphere with the presence of Purdue University, providing cultural activities and entertainment options. The area features a strong sense of community with excellent recreational opportunities, affordable living costs, and proximity to both rural landscapes and urban amenities, making it an attractive location for healthcare professionals seeking career growth and work-life balance.

Adex Job ID #3119407. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLCBenefits

• Referral bonus