Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Lafayette, IN
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Lafayette, Indiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work on a Mixed Acuity Unit including medical patients and 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 unstable strokes, BiPap, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Insulin drips.
• Must have solid neurological (Neuro) experience.
• Accepting MS/Telemetry or PCU RNs.
• Shift: 3 shifts of 12 hours each (3x12's).
• Locals are NOT accepted.

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only, RQI acceptable
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only, RQI acceptable
• NIH Stroke Certification (required for ER RNs)
• Current Indiana state, compact, or temporary nursing license must be in hand prior to start

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse with solid Neuro experience
• Years of experience: Not explicitly stated, but solid Neuro experience is required (implies experienced RN)
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Facility & Work Environment

• Type: Short-Term Acute Care
• Total staffed beds: 194
• Charting system: Cerner
• Parking: Free
• Scrub color: Red top, black bottoms

Licensure & Compliance

• Pending license accepted if Indiana state, compact, or temporary license is obtained before start
• Effective 11/30/24, Indiana RNs will not be allowed to work at these facilities except for Periop/OR RN travelers and allied/ambulatory RN travelers (Periop includes ENDO, IR RN, PACU, Cath Lab RN, SDS)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy)
• Background checks including:

  • 7 years lived/worked history
  • SSN Trace, County Criminal, Statewide, National Sex Offender, FACIS Level III
  • Education verification
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Transcript/Diploma (official copy required, may be pending at start)
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam
• Unit Competency Exam
• Color Blind Testing (Ishihara exam or equivalent, 100% minimum score)
• Physical Exam within 12 months of start
• Fit Mask Test within 12 months (approved respirators only)
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (preferred but not required)
  • Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 1 year
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination required
• Drug Testing: Negative 10 Panel Drug Screen within 12 months
• Flu Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required for 2025-26 season (no declinations accepted)
• References: Minimum 2 from recent employment verified within 2 years, must be from charge/manager/supervisor or above
• Employment application current with full work history and explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Skills Checklist within 12 months and annually updated
• Completion of facility-specific compliance and orientation documents prior to start

Additional Notes

• Must confirm experience with drips and procedures: Cardizem, Amiodarone, Lasix, Insulin, Post Heart Cath, Post Pacemaker
• HIPAA Acknowledgement required
• On-site Fit Testing is limited and must be approved if needed
• On-site PAPR available with prior approval
• Strict compliance with IU Health policies and documentation requirements

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with strong neurological skills looking for a 13-week travel contract in a dynamic mixed acuity acute care setting.