PCU Registered Nurse
Lafayette, Indiana
Indiana University Health Arnett

Registered Nurse - PCU Unit (Travel/Contract)

Location: Lafayette, Indiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Day shift, 4 shifts of 12 hours each (6:00 AM - 6:30 PM)
• Unit Type: Mixed Acuity Unit including Medical, PCU, Oncology, Stroke, Cardiac, Gastrointestinal, and Pulmonary care
• Patient Ratios:

  • MS patients: 1:5-6 ratio
  • PCU patients: 1:3-4 ratio
• Patient Conditions: Unstable strokes, BiPap, patients on Cardizem, Amiodarone, and insulin drips
• Charting System: Cerner
• Parking: Free
• Dress Code: Red scrub tops with black bottoms

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Indiana
• Minimum 1 year of recent PCU (Progressive Care Unit) experience
• Solid neurological and neurology nursing experience
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• PALS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy)
• Background Checks:

  • Must include 7 years of residence/work history
  • SSN Trace, County Criminal, Statewide, National Sex Offender, FACIS Level III
  • Education Verification (may be pending at start if needed)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Education: Official transcript or diploma indicating degree and graduation date (may be pending at start)
• Physical Exam: Completed within 12 months of start date
• Fit Mask Test: Within 12 months of start; must be tested with approved respirators (3M N95 models or Honeywell N95)
• Immunizations & Health Requirements:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (strongly recommended)
  • Rubeola (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 for flu season (9/30 - 3/31)
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (instant tests not accepted)
• Color Blind Exam: Ishihara or equivalent online test with 100% minimum score
• Competency Exams: Medication/Pharmacology and unit competency exams required
• Facility-Specific Forms: Must complete all required facility-specific compliance and orientation documents prior to start

Additional Information

• Locals are NOT accepted for this travel assignment
• The unit is dynamic and includes progressive care and medical-surgical patients
• Candidates will care for oncology and stroke patients, including unstable stroke cases
• On-site fit testing is limited and requires prior approval; PAPR use requires facility approval before start

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