PCU Registered Nurse
Lafayette, IN
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

RN Position Job Notes:

Travel or Local Registered Nurse needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2+ years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available.

Opportunity:

Registered Nurse - PCU

Job Details:

• Work 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts with weekend coverage required
• Self-scheduling with float requirements as needed
• Patient ratios: Medical Surgical patients 1:5-6, PCU patients 1:3-4 (acuity based)
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Minimum 1 year of experience required with solid neuro experience preferred
• Will accept MS/Tele or PCU RNs
• Must have Indiana state license, compact license, or Indiana temporary license prior to start
• Scrub color: red top, black bottoms
• Free parking available
• Charting system: Cerner (preferred experience)
• 36 hours of orientation provided
• One pre-approved time off day available
• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Care for adult and geriatric patients in mixed acuity unit including oncology, stroke, cardiac, gastrointestinal, and pulmonary patients
• Manage cardizem, amiodarone, and insulin drips
• Handle unstable stroke patients and BiPap management
• Skills include central line care, blood product administration, cardiac drip titration, chemotherapy monitoring, and post-cardiac procedures
• Daily census: 29-31 patients across 31 rooms/beds
• Floating required 100% within hospital or to affiliate hospitals nearby
• Indiana residents not accepted for this position

Facility:

This short-term acute care hospital features 194 staffed beds and operates a dynamic mixed acuity progressive care unit. The facility provides comprehensive medical services including oncology, stroke care, cardiac services, and various medical-surgical specialties. The hospital offers extensive interdisciplinary support including physical therapy, respiratory services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and interpretation services to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Location:

Lafayette, IN

Lafayette offers a vibrant college town atmosphere with Purdue University nearby, providing cultural amenities and educational opportunities. The area features a growing healthcare sector, affordable cost of living, and easy access to both urban conveniences and outdoor recreational activities along the Wabash River.