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

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

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, Post Heart Cath, and Post Pacemaker patients.
• Must have solid neurological (Neuro) experience.
• Accepting RNs with experience in MS/Telemetry or PCU.
• Shift: 3 shifts of 12 hours each.
• 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)
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM)

Licensure

• Must have Indiana state license, compact license, or Indiana temporary license in hand prior to start.
• Pending license accepted if obtained before 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 explicitly required.

Facility & Work Environment

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

Important Notes

• Effective 11/30/24, Indiana RNs are generally not allowed to work at this facility except for Periop/OR RN travelers and certain allied/ambulatory RN travelers.
• Periop includes ENDO, IR RN, PACU, Cath Lab RN, SDS.
• Candidates must confirm experience with Cardizem, Amiodarone, Lasix, Insulin, Post Heart Cath, and Post Pacemaker procedures/drips.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy).
• Background checks including 7 years of residence/work history, SSN trace, county/state/national checks, education verification.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start.
• Official transcript or diploma (may be pending at start).
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam.
• Unit competency exam.
• Physical exam within 12 months of start.
• Fit mask test within 12 months (specific approved respirators required).
• Immunizations and titers:

  • 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 2025-26 season; no declinations accepted (medical/religious exemptions require approval).
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months.
• References: Minimum 2 from recent employment with appropriate supervisory titles.
• Employment application with full work history and explanations for gaps over 30 days.
• Skills checklist within 12 months, completed annually.
• Completion of facility-specific compliance and confidentiality forms prior to start.

Summary

This is a 13-week travel Registered Nurse contract position in Lafayette, Indiana, requiring strong neurological nursing experience and certifications including ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke Certification. The role involves working a 3x12 hour shift schedule on a mixed acuity unit with oncology, stroke, cardiac, and pulmonary patients. Candidates must have appropriate licensure and meet extensive documentation and immunization requirements. Local candidates are not accepted. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.