Travel Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse - $2,076 per week
Lafayette, IN, 47903, USA
- Healthcare
- Temporary
- travel nurse
- progressive care unit
- PCU RN
This travel nursing position is for a Registered Nurse specializing in Progressive Care Unit (PCU) at a short-term acute care hospital in Lafayette, Indiana. The role requires managing high-acuity patients with cardiac, neurological, pulmonary, and oncology conditions, using advanced clinical skills and certifications like ACLS and BLS. The schedule includes 12-hour night shifts over a 13-week travel assignment, with a required minimum of one year of relevant nursing experience and Indiana licensure.
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: 02/10/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Opportunity:
Registered Nurse - PCU
Job Details:
• Work 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts with weekend coverage required
• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Self-scheduling system
• Float required as needed within hospital or to affiliate hospitals nearby
• Patient ratios: MS patients 1:5-6, PCU patients 1:3-4 (acuity based)
• 36 hours of orientation provided
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Must have experience with Cardizem, Amiodarone, Lasix, Insulin drips, Post Heart Cath, and Post Pacemaker procedures
• Minimum 1 year of experience required (18 months preferred)
• Must have solid neuro experience
• Will accept MS/Tele or PCU RNs
• Care for medical surgical and progressive care patients including oncology, stroke, cardiac, gastrointestinal, and pulmonary conditions
• Manage unstable strokes and BiPap patients
• Work with cardiac drips including titration, insulin protocols, and vasoactive drips
• Dress code: red top, black bottoms
• Chart using Cerner system
• Free parking available
• Indiana state, compact, or Indiana temporary license required prior to start
• Local Indiana residents not accepted for this position
• Must have university accredited by ACEN or CCNE
Facility:
This short-term acute care hospital features 194 staffed beds and operates a dynamic mixed acuity unit that provides both medical surgical and progressive levels of care. The facility specializes in oncology, stroke, cardiac, gastrointestinal, and pulmonary care with a daily census of 29-31 patients across 31 rooms. The hospital offers comprehensive interdisciplinary support including physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and various other specialized services to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Location:
Lafayette, IN
Lafayette offers a vibrant college town atmosphere with Purdue University nearby, providing cultural activities and a youthful energy. The city features a growing downtown area with excellent dining and entertainment options, while offering affordable living costs and easy access to both Indianapolis and Chicago for weekend adventures.
Adex Job ID #3148299. 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 LLCADEX 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.
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