PCU Registered Nurse
Lafayette, Indiana
Indiana University Health Arnett

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - PCU

Location:

• Lafayette, Indiana

Employment Type:

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length:

• 13 weeks

Unit & Patient Population

• Mixed Acuity Unit including medical patients and some Progressive Care Unit (PCU) level of care patients
• Unit specialties include oncology, stroke, cardiac, gastrointestinal, and pulmonary care
• Patient ratios:

  • Medical-Surgical (MS) / Telemetry (Tele) patients: 1:5-6
  • PCU patients: 1:3-4
• Care involves managing unstable stroke patients, BiPAP, and drips such as cardizem, amiodarone, and insulin
• Dynamic environment requiring solid neurological nursing experience
• Accepting RNs with MS/Telemetry or PCU experience

Shift & Hours

• Day shift: 4 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:00 AM – 6:30 PM)
• Total hours per week: 48

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted
• NIH Stroke Certification
• Current state nursing license (Indiana state, compact, or Indiana temporary license must be in hand prior to start)

Licensure

• Pending license accepted if Indiana state, compact, or Indiana temporary license is obtained before start date

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 90 days of start, including 7 years of residence/work history, SSN trace, county/state/national checks, and education verification
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Education verification required (official transcript or diploma)
• Minimum of 2 professional references from recent employment, verified within 2 years, with supervisory titles
• Current employment application with full work history and explanations for gaps of 30+ days
• Skills checklist completed within 12 months and updated annually

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 12 months (N95 or approved respirators)
• Negative TB test (PPD, QuantiFERON-TB Gold, or T-SPOT) within 1 year
• TB questionnaire updated annually
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella (no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required for flu season (9/30 - 3/31)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months (including amphetamines, marijuana, cocaine, opiates, PCP)
• Color blindness exam (Ishihara or equivalent) with 100% minimum score

Competency Requirements

• Unit competency exam required
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam required

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid 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)
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification
• Solid neurological nursing experience

Additional Notes

• Locals are NOT accepted for this travel contract
• Charting system: Cerner
• Free parking available
• Scrub color: red top, black bottoms
• Must complete facility-specific compliance and confidentiality forms prior to start
• Orientation and safety manual acknowledgment required (including HIPAA)

This position is ideal for RNs with strong neurological and progressive care experience seeking a dynamic mixed acuity travel assignment in Indiana.