Progressive Care Unit RN
Lafayette, Louisiana
Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: RN Step Down (PCU)

Location: Lafayette, Louisiana
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Details

• 28 beds in the Step Down/Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Required Specialty Experience

• Registered Nurse (RN) with experience in Step Down/PCU
• Years of Experience Required: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum experience typical for Step Down RN roles (usually 1-2 years). No conflicting data present.

Certifications & Licenses Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – Current and required for onboarding
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) – AHA only, current and required for onboarding
• Nursing License: Must have active RN license verified within 30 days of start (Nursys verification required within 30 days prior to start)
• License/Certificate Verification: Primary source verification required within 30 days of start

Health & Immunization Requirements

• COVID-19 Vaccine or exemption accepted
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – Proof of 2 immunizations, positive titer, or declination with signed statement
• Hepatitis B – Proof of 3 immunizations, positive titer, or declination with required signatures
• Influenza Vaccine – Required during flu season (10/1/2025 - 4/30/2026); medical or religious exemptions accepted with proper documentation
• TB Test – Negative QuantiFERON blood test within 1 year or 2-step TB skin test; if positive, must provide clearance or treatment proof
• Varicella – Proof of 2 immunizations, positive titer, or declination with signed statement
• Tdap – Proof of vaccination within past 10 years or declination with required signatures
• Annual TB Questionnaire – Required within 6 months of start with documentation if positive

Additional Health & Safety Requirements

• Fit Test for N95 mask (3M 1860, 1860s, or 1870+) completed within 1 year prior to start and updated annually
• Health Statement signed and dated within 1 year stating ability to work without restrictions
• FMOLHS Eye Exam & Color Vision Test (Ishihara Color Test and Snellen Vision) within 1 year prior to start
• Negative 10 Panel Drug Screen within 30 days prior to start (includes marijuana/THC, PCP, amphetamines, opiates, cocaine, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, methadone, propoxyphene, methaqualone)

Professional & Background Requirements

• FMOLHS Resume submission required
• FMOLHS Criminal Background Check within 30 days prior to start including:

  • SSN Address Trace (7 years)
  • County Criminal Searches (7 years)
  • National Criminal Check including NSO, OFAC, OIG, SAM
  • Education Verification (3rd party)
  • Employment Verification (last 5 years)
  • Driving Record (if applicable)
• FMOLHS Skills Checklist – Unit specific, updated annually, within 1 year prior to start
• FMOLHS Competency Exam – Passing score of 80% or higher within 1 year prior to start
• FMOLHS Core Competencies – Includes HIPAA, Patient Bill of Rights, Safety Orientation, Bloodborne Pathogens, Fire Safety, Infection Control, Elder Abuse and Neglect, Age Specific Care, Cultural Diversity, Advance Directives; updated annually with passing score of 80% or higher
• FMOLHS Badge Photo – Forward facing, well-lit, neutral background, JPEG format

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

This position is ideal for experienced Step Down RNs who meet the comprehensive credentialing, immunization, and competency requirements and are available for a 13-week assignment in Lafayette, Louisiana.