CVICU Registered Nurse
Lafayette, IN
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a CVICU/PCU (Cardiovascular ICU/Progressive Care Unit) position on nights, requiring at least 2 years of PCU/progressive care experience and active ACLS and NIH certifications.

Details

• Work is performed in a 27-bed Cardiac Care Unit (2S CCU) on the second floor of an inpatient hospital setting
• Cares for cardiac, post-op cardiac, and medical ICU overflow patients
• Acuity-adaptable unit with patient ratios ranging from 1:1 to 1:4 depending on acuity
• Equipment used includes EKOS, balloon pump, Impella, IV pumps, transvenous pacers, cardiac monitors, CRRT, and ventilators
• EMR system is Epic
• Schedule is 3x12-hour night shifts (1800–0630)
• Every other weekend required
• Call is based on low census only; no additional on-call shifts required
• Floating to the ICU or other inpatient units required as needed

Requirements

• Active IN or Compact RN license required
• Current ACLS and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of recent PCU/progressive care experience required
• Strong cardiac rhythm knowledge required; candidates must pass a facility EKG test with a score of 90% or higher
• US Social Security Number (SSN) required
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Previous cardiac/critical care ICU experience is preferred
• Candidates must pass an EKG assessment; two attempts are allowed, and if not passed, candidates may reapply to Franciscan positions after 30 days
• Navy blue scrubs required for RNs; sweatshirts and plain t-shirts are not permitted, and visible facial piercings must be removed or covered with flesh-colored retainers
• Local candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are eligible to apply at a reduced bill rate
• 13-week contract