Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Lafayette, IN
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

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 nursing experience.
• Accepting MS/Telemetry or PCU Registered Nurses only.
• Shift options: 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts.
• Locals are NOT accepted for this position.

Required Certifications

• ACLS (AHA only, RQI acceptable)
• BLS (AHA only, RQI acceptable)
• NIH Stroke Certification (required for ER RNs)
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM)

Licensure

• Must have Indiana state, compact, or Indiana temporary license in hand prior to start.
• Pending license accepted but must be obtained before starting.

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse with solid neurological experience.
• Years of experience: Not explicitly stated, but solid neuro experience is required (implies at least 1+ years in neuro nursing).
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required.

Facility & Work Environment

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

Pre-Screening Questions

Candidates must confirm experience with:

• Cardizem, Amiodarone, Lasix, Insulin drips
• Post Heart Cath care
• Post Pacemaker care

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy).
• Background checks including 7-year history, SSN trace, county/state/national checks, education verification.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start.
• Education verification required (official transcript or diploma).
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months.
• Physical exam within 12 months of start.
• Fit mask test within 12 months (specific approved respirators required).
• 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 (9/30 - 3/31), no declinations accepted.
• Color blind testing (Ishihara exam or equivalent) required.
• References: Minimum 2 from recent employment with supervisory titles, verified within 2 years.
• Skills checklist and competency exams required annually.

Additional Notes

• IU Health will not allow Indiana RN travelers to work at their facilities effective 11/30/24, except for Periop/OR RN’s, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers.
• This position is NOT open to local candidates.
• Must complete facility-specific compliance and orientation documents prior to start.

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with strong neurological skills looking for a travel contract in a dynamic mixed acuity unit.