Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Lafayette, Indiana
Indiana University Health Arnett

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Lafayette, Indiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work on a Mixed Acuity Unit including medical patients and some PCU level of care patients.
• Unit specialties include oncology, stroke, cardiac, gastrointestinal, and pulmonary care.
• Patient ratios: MS patients 1:5-6, PCU patients 1:3-4.
• Care for patients with Cardizem, Amiodarone, Insulin drips, unstable strokes, BiPap.
• Must have solid neurological nursing experience.
• Accepting MS/Telemetry or PCU Registered Nurses.
• Shift options: 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts.
• Locals are NOT accepted for this position.

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only, RQI acceptable
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only, RQI acceptable
• NIH Stroke Certification (required for ER RNs)
• Must have IN state, compact, or IN temporary nursing license prior to start (pending license accepted)

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse with solid Neuro experience
• Years of experience: Not explicitly stated, but solid neuro experience is required (implies at least 1+ year in neuro or related specialty)
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Facility & Work Environment

• Short-Term Acute Care facility with 194 staffed beds
• Charting system: Cerner
• Free parking available
• Scrub color: red top, black bottoms

Important Notes

• Effective 11/30/24, Indiana RNs are generally not allowed to work at this facility except for Periop/OR RN travelers and certain allied/ambulatory RN travelers (Periop includes ENDO, IR RN, PACU, Cath Lab RN, SDS).
• Candidates must confirm experience with drips and procedures: Cardizem, Amiodarone, Lasix, Insulin, Post Heart Cath, and Post Pacemaker.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy)
• Background checks including 7-year work/lived history, criminal, sex offender, FACIS Level III, education verification
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 12 months (N95 or approved respirators)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • TB test within 1 year
  • 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
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap preferred but not required
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination/documentation required (no declinations accepted)
• Competency exams including medication/pharmacology test and unit competency exam
• Minimum of 2 professional references from recent employment (with supervisory titles)
• Current employment application with full work history and explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Skills checklist completed within 12 months and annually thereafter

Summary

This is a 13-week travel Registered Nurse position in Lafayette, Indiana, requiring strong neurological nursing experience and certifications including ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke Certification. The role involves working in a mixed acuity unit with oncology, stroke, cardiac, and pulmonary patients. Prior travel experience is not required. Candidates must meet extensive compliance, immunization, and documentation requirements. Locals are not accepted for this role.