PCU Registered Nurse
Lafayette, IN
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
4x12 hrs, Days
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: 1:4-6 acuity based for days, MS patients 1:5-6 ratio, PCU patients 1:3-4 ratio
• 36 hours of orientation provided
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Must have Indiana state license, compact license, or Indiana temporary license in hand prior to start
• Minimum 1 year of experience required with solid neuro experience preferred
• Will accept MS/Tele or PCU RNs
• Dress code: red scrub top with black bottoms
• Use Cerner charting system
• Free parking available
• Care for mixed acuity unit with medical patients and PCU level care patients
• Serve as oncology and stroke unit
• Manage cardizem, amio, and insulin drips
• Handle unstable strokes and BiPap patients
• Work with adult and geriatric patient populations
• Daily census of 29-31 patients in 31-bed unit
• 100% floating required within hospital or to affiliate hospitals nearby
• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Local Indiana residents not accepted for this position

Facility:

This healthcare facility is a 194-bed short-term acute care hospital that operates a dynamic mixed acuity progressive care unit. The facility specializes in comprehensive care including oncology, stroke, cardiac, gastrointestinal, and pulmonary services. The organization provides extensive interdisciplinary support including physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, transportation, and unit secretary support to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Location:

Lafayette, IN

Lafayette offers a vibrant college town atmosphere as home to Purdue University, providing excellent cultural amenities, dining, and entertainment options. The area features a strong sense of community with affordable living costs and easy access to both urban conveniences and outdoor recreational activities along the Wabash River.