PCU Registered Nurse
Lafayette, IN
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: PCU Registered Nurse

Location: Lafayette, Indiana
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
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 involves managing cardizem, amiodarone, insulin drips, unstable strokes, and BiPAP.
• Must have solid neurological nursing experience.
• Accepting RNs with experience in MS/Telemetry or PCU.
• Shift options: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (Day shift: 6:00 AM – 6:30 PM).

Facility Highlights

• Short-Term Acute Care facility
• 194 staffed beds
• Charting system: Cerner
• Free parking available

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana
• Minimum of 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Neurology experience

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam completed within 12 months of start date.
• Fit mask test within 12 months, using approved respirators (3M N95 models or Honeywell N95). On-site fit testing is limited and must be approved if needed.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months (including amphetamines, marijuana, cocaine, opiates, PCP).
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Rubeola (Measles): Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted.
  • Mumps: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted.
  • Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted.
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted; history of disease not accepted.
  • Hepatitis B: Series, titer, or signed declination required.
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: Strongly recommended but not required.
• Tuberculosis screening (PPD, QuantiFERON-TB Gold, or T-SPOT) within 1 year of start date; chest X-ray required if positive.
• Annual TB questionnaire required.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (9/30 - 3/31); declinations not accepted.

Background and Documentation

• Background check required within 90 days of start, including:

  • 7 years of residence/work history verification
  • SSN trace, county and statewide criminal checks
  • National sex offender registry
  • FACIS Level III
  • Education verification (official transcript or diploma)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start.
• Current and complete employment application covering 7 years with explanations for gaps over 30 days.
• Skills checklist completed within 12 months and updated annually.
• Facility-specific compliance forms and orientation packets must be completed prior to start.

Additional Notes

• Locals are NOT accepted for this travel contract.
• Effective 11/30/2024, Indiana RNs are generally not allowed to work at this facility except for Periop/OR and Allied/Ambulatory RN travelers.
• Scrub color: red top, black bottoms.

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a Registered Nurse with strong neurological experience to work in a progressive care unit with mixed acuity patients, including oncology and stroke care. The role requires specific certifications, immunizations, and compliance with detailed health and background screening protocols. The position offers 12-hour day shifts with a Cerner charting system in a short-term acute care setting.