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

Registered Nurse - PCU (Progressive Care Unit)

Location: Lafayette, Indiana
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Night, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (18:00 - 6:30)
• Unit Type: Mixed Acuity Unit including Medical, PCU, Oncology, Stroke, Cardiac, Gastrointestinal, and Pulmonary care
• Patient Ratios:

  • Medical-Surgical (MS) / Telemetry or PCU RNs accepted
  • MS patients: 1:5-6 ratio
  • PCU patients: 1:3-4 ratio
• Clinical Responsibilities:

  • Care for unstable stroke patients and those requiring BiPAP
  • Manage drips including Cardizem, Amiodarone, and Insulin
  • Must have solid neurological nursing experience

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted
• NIH Stroke Certification (required for ER RNs and stroke unit)

Licensure

• Must have Indiana state license, compact license, or Indiana temporary license in hand prior to start
• Pending license accepted if above criteria met

Experience

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

Facility & Work Environment

• Facility Type: Short-Term Acute Care
• Total Staffed Beds: 194
• Charting System: Cerner
• Parking: Free
• Dress Code: Red scrub top, black bottoms

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Must include 7 years of residence/work history, SSN trace, county/state/national criminal checks, sex offender registry, FACIS Level III
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Education Verification: Highest applicable education verified by 3rd party
• Transcript/Diploma: Official transcript or diploma required (may be pending at start)
• Physical Exam: Completed within 12 months of start date
• Fit Mask (Respirator Fit Test): Valid within 12 months, must be tested with approved respirators (3M N95 models or Honeywell N95)
• Immunizations & Health Screening:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap strongly recommended
  • 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
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (9/30 - 3/31)
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months (no instant tests)
• Competency Exams: Medication/pharmacology test and unit competency exam required
• Color Blind Testing: Ishihara exam or equivalent with 100% minimum score
• References: Minimum 2 references from recent employment with supervisory titles, verified within 2 years
• Employment Application: Must be current with full work history and explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Skills Checklist: Required within 12 months and annually thereafter

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana
• Minimum of 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year
• Neurology experience required
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Additional Notes

• Locals are not accepted for this travel position
• Indiana RN travelers will not be allowed to work at the facility after 11/30/2024, except for Perioperative/OR, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers
• On-site fit testing is limited and requires prior approval; PAPR use requires facility approval before start
• Facility-specific orientation and compliance forms must be completed as a priority prior to start

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with strong neurological skills seeking a travel contract in a dynamic mixed acuity progressive care unit environment.