Cardiac Progressive Care Unit (Telemetry) RN
Lafayette, IN
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Opportunity:

Registered Nurse - PCU

Job Details:

• Work 8-hour, 10-hour, or 12-hour shifts with guaranteed hours: 40 hours per week for 8/10-hour shifts, 36 hours for three 12-hour shifts, or 48 hours for four 12-hour shifts
• Weekend requirements apply with variable scheduling
• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• 18 months of nursing experience required
• First-time travelers accepted
• Patient ratio of 4:1 for days, nights, and weekends
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS (NIH preferred)
• Indiana state nursing license must be in hand prior to start date
• Floating within scope required to meet facility needs
• No on-call responsibilities
• Required skills: Telemetry, IV starts, cardiac and vasoactive drips, BiPAP, high flow oxygen, Level I-IV experience
• Preferred experience: Ventilators, charge nurse experience, conscious sedation
• Unit specializes in cardiac and medical PCU serving as true ICU stepdown
• Handle heart catheterizations, cardiac drips including Levo, Dopa, Nitro, Cardizem, and Amiodarone
• Work with adult and geriatric patient populations
• Use Cerner charting system
• Dress code: red scrub top, black scrub bottoms
• Free parking provided

Facility:

This short-term acute care hospital features 194 staffed beds and operates a 27-bed progressive care unit that functions as a true ICU stepdown. The facility specializes in comprehensive cardiac care and medical services, providing advanced monitoring and treatment for patients requiring intensive observation but not full ICU-level care. The hospital maintains modern equipment and technology to support complex cardiac procedures and interventions.

Location:

Lafayette, IN

Lafayette offers a vibrant college town atmosphere with the presence of Purdue University, providing cultural amenities and entertainment options. The city combines small-town charm with urban conveniences, featuring excellent dining, recreational activities along the Wabash River, and a strong sense of community that makes it an attractive place for healthcare professionals to work and live.