PCU Registered Nurse
Lafayette, IN
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,021/weekOverview
- Start Date07/14/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
Registered Nurse - PCU (Progressive Care Unit)
Location: Lafayette, Indiana
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Description
- Work on a mixed acuity unit caring for medical patients with some PCU 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 unstable strokes, BiPAP, and drips such as cardizem, amiodarone, and insulin.
- Must have solid neurological nursing experience.
- Accepting RNs with experience in MS/Telemetry or PCU.
- Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (Day shift: 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM).
- Charting system: Cerner.
- Facility type: Short-Term Acute Care with 194 staffed beds.
- Scrub color: red top, black bottoms.
- Free parking available.
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Indiana.
- Minimum of 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year.
- Current certifications:
- ACLS (American Heart Association)
- BLS (American Heart Association)
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
- Prior neurological nursing experience.
Employer
PRIDE Health
57 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
About Lafayette, IN
As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Lafayette, IN here's what you should know:- Lafayette's cost of living is 11% lower than the national average, making it more affordable.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 84°F, while winter lows can drop to around 18°F.
- Short-term rentals are available in Lafayette and can be found with relative ease, especially near the university campus.
- Lafayette is car-friendly with easy access to major highways.
- Public transportation options are limited, but the city is walkable and bike-friendly.
- Lafayette has a diverse population due to the presence of Purdue University.
- The age range is varied, with a significant student population.
- Common health issues may include seasonal allergies and cold-related illnesses.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of healthcare facilities.
- Lafayette offers a variety of restaurants, unique shops, and public art in the downtown area.
- There are opportunities for outdoor activities in the city's parks, including the Celery Bog wetlands and Wolf Park.
- The city also hosts cultural events, music festivals, and sports activities.
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