Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse
Lafayette, IN
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a mixed acuity PCU position requiring solid neuro experience, ACLS/BLS/NIHSS certifications, and Cerner proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Short-term acute care hospital setting with 194 staffed beds
• Mixed acuity unit (MPCU) serving both medical-surgical and progressive care level patients
• Specialty areas include oncology, stroke, cardiac, gastrointestinal, and pulmonary
• MS patient ratio is 1:5–6; PCU patient ratio is 1:3–4
• Manages IV drips including Cardizem, Amiodarone, Lasix, and Insulin
• Cares for post-heart cath and post-pacemaker patients, as well as post-Watchman and post-ablation patients
• Unstable stroke patients and BiPAP management are part of the caseload
• Day shift, 4x12-hour shifts (6:00–18:30)
• Charting via Cerner (required)
• Free parking on site
• Red top and black bottom scrubs required
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates (Indiana residents) are not accepted for this position
• All travelers are required to float within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate facility
• Candidates must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Up to 5 days of non-holiday RTO can be auto-approved; additional RTO requires facility approval
• Any permanent or PRN employee of IU Health must have a 12-month break before applying as a traveler
• Current or past IU Health travelers who have accrued 12 months of travel employment within the IU Health system are required to take a designated consecutive break to reset travel eligibility (effective 2/24/26)
• Out-of-state travelers require a 90-day break and in-state travelers require a 180-day break to reset eligibility prior to reaching their year mark
• As of 11/30/24, Indiana-licensed RNs are not permitted to work at IU Health facilities in standard nursing roles; this position is not exempt from that rule

Requirements

• Active IN RN license, compact license, or IN temporary license required in hand prior to start
• Current certifications required: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS (AHA and RQI formats accepted)
• Minimum 18 months to 2 years of RN experience required
• Strong MS/Tele or PCU background required
• Solid neuro experience required
• Cerner EMR experience required
• Nursing degree from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited program required
• SSN and DOB required for consideration
• 2 supervisor references required for consideration

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts