PCU Registered Nurse
Lafayette, Indiana
Indiana University Health Arnett

Registered Nurse - PCU (Night Shift) - Indiana, Lafayette

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 12 weeks
• Shift: Night, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (18:00 - 6:30)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Unit: Cardiac and Medical PCU (ICU Stepdown)
• Facility Type: Short-Term Acute Care
• Total Staffed Beds: 194
• Charting System: Cerner
• Scrub Color: Red top, black bottoms
• Parking: Free

Unit & Clinical Requirements

• Unit does NOT accept travel pairs.
• Telemetry, IV start, cardiac and vasoactive drips (Levo, Dopa, Nitro, Cardizem, Amio) required.
• Experience with BiPAP, High Flow Oxygen, and ventilators required.
• Level I-IV PCU experience required.
• Charge nurse experience and conscious sedation preferred.
• Clinician may float within scope to meet facility needs.
• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays.
• Weekend shifts required.
• Guaranteed hours vary by shift pattern (8, 10, or 12-hour shifts).

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Indiana.
• Minimum 1.5 years of PCU (Progressive Care Unit) experience, with at least some experience within the last year.
• ACLS certification.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Experience with cardiac and vasoactive drips.

Background & Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 90 days of start, including 7 years of residence/work history, SSN trace, county/state/national checks, sex offender registry, and education verification.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start.
• Transcript or diploma (official copy) required; may be pending at start.
• Employment application covering 7 years with explanations for gaps over 30 days.
• Minimum 2 professional references from recent employment with supervisory titles.
• Skills checklist completed within 12 months and annually.

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start.
• Fit mask test within 12 months with approved respirators (3M N95 models or Honeywell N95).
• Tuberculosis screening (PPD, QuantiFERON-TB Gold, or T-SPOT) within 1 year.
• TB questionnaire updated annually.
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or proof of immunity for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella (no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B (series, titer, or signed declination)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (strongly recommended)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months (including amphetamines, marijuana, cocaine, opiates, PCP).
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (9/30 - 3/31); declinations not accepted.

Additional Notes

• Local candidates not accepted.
• Pending licenses not accepted.
• On-call shifts are not required.
• Valid driver’s license or passport required for identification.
• Facility-specific orientation and compliance forms must be completed prior to start.
• On-site fit testing available only as a last resort and with prior approval.
• PAPR use requires facility approval before start.

This position is ideal for RNs with PCU/stepdown experience who are comfortable with telemetry, cardiac drips, and ventilator care, and who meet the licensure and certification requirements for Indiana. Night shift availability and holiday work are mandatory.