PCU Registered Nurse
Lafayette, IN
PRIDE Health
4x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - PCU

Location:
Indiana, Lafayette

Employment Type:
Travel / Contract

Contract Length:
13 weeks

Job Description

• Work on a mixed acuity unit including medical patients and some PCU (Progressive Care Unit) level of care patients.
• Unit specialties include oncology, stroke, cardiac, gastrointestinal, and pulmonary care.
• Patient ratios: MS patients 1:5-6, PCU patients 1:3-4.
• Care includes managing cardizem, amiodarone, insulin drips.
• Will care for unstable stroke patients and patients on BiPAP.
• The unit is dynamic, combining medical-surgical and progressive care.
• Must have solid neurological nursing experience.
• Accepting RNs with experience in MS/Telemetry or PCU.

Shift:
3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts

Locals:
Not accepted

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted
• NIH Stroke Certification
• Current Indiana state RN license, compact license, or Indiana temporary license must be in hand prior to start (pending licenses accepted initially)

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Indiana
• Minimum of 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year
• Neurology experience
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Facility & Work Environment

• Short-Term Acute Care facility
• Mixed acuity unit with oncology, stroke, cardiac, GI, and pulmonary patients
• Charting system: Cerner
• Free parking available

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy)
• Background checks including 7 years of residence/work history, SSN trace, county/state/national checks, and education verification
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months
• Physical exam within 12 months of start date
• Fit mask test within 12 months (N95 or approved respirators)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • TB test within 1 year
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required (no declinations accepted)
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required (no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination required
  • Flu vaccination/documentation required for flu season (no declinations accepted)
• Competency exams including medication/pharmacology and unit competency exam
• Minimum of 2 professional references from recent employment (within 2 years), with supervisory titles

Additional Notes

• Effective 11/30/2024, Indiana RNs are generally not allowed to work at this facility except for Perioperative/OR, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers (not applicable to this PCU RN role).
• Orientation and facility-specific compliance forms must be completed as a priority.
• HIPAA acknowledgment and other facility-specific documents required prior to start.

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with strong neurological and progressive care skills looking for a travel contract in Indiana.