Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Lafayette, IN
First Connect Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,103/weekOverview
- Start Date12/29/2025
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$724/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,379/week
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Sick pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Weekly pay
- Referral bonus
Qualifications
- Resume
Description
Title: RN PCU
Location: Lafayette, IN 47905
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Night 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:30) Fri-Sun
Requirements:
2+ Yrs. of exp.
RN Active License.
ACLS, BLS Required.
NIHSS Preferred.
Recent Charge experience is required
Description:
Recent Charge experience is required
SHIFT: 3x12s Block Scheduling Fri-Sun
Ratios: Charge Nurses are expected to take a limited patient assignment if staffing requires. PCU is budgeted at a 3:1 with a max ratio of 4:1, and a full assignment for Charge is 2:1. PCU RNs will be at 4:1 before Charge goes into staffing.
First timers accepted: Yes
Weekend REQ: Yes
Certs REQ: ACLSD, BLS, (NIH Preferred)
Is on-call REQ? No
Will the clinician float within scope to meet facility needs? Yes
Local accepted: No
Special Requirements: Telemetry, IV Start, Cardiac & Vasoactive drips, BiPAP and High Flow Oxygen required. Level I, II, III, or IV required. Vents, Charge Nurse Experience, Conscious Sedation preferred
Unit Information: Cardiac and Medical PCU - True ICU Stepdown - Heart caths, BiPap, cardiac and vasoactive drips. Levo, Dopa, Nitro, Cardizem, Amio, PCU Crisis Criteria
Hospital Highlights
Type of Facility: Short-Term Acute Care
Total Staffed Beds: 194
Scrub Color: red top, black bottoms
Charting: Cerner
Parking Cost: Free
Employer
First Connect Health
- ✅ Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey.
- ✅ Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals.
- ✅ Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences.
- ✅ Personalized Support: Our recruiters take the time to understand your needs, guiding you with care, respect, and responsiveness at every step.
About Lafayette, IN
As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Lafayette, IN here's what you should know:- Lafayette's cost of living is 11% lower than the national average, making it more affordable.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 84°F, while winter lows can drop to around 18°F.
- Short-term rentals are available in Lafayette and can be found with relative ease, especially near the university campus.
- Lafayette is car-friendly with easy access to major highways.
- Public transportation options are limited, but the city is walkable and bike-friendly.
- Lafayette has a diverse population due to the presence of Purdue University.
- The age range is varied, with a significant student population.
- Common health issues may include seasonal allergies and cold-related illnesses.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of healthcare facilities.
- Lafayette offers a variety of restaurants, unique shops, and public art in the downtown area.
- There are opportunities for outdoor activities in the city's parks, including the Celery Bog wetlands and Wolf Park.
- The city also hosts cultural events, music festivals, and sports activities.
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