Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $1,934 per week

Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Lafayette, Indiana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline : RN
• Start Date : 12 / 02 / 2025
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours
• Employment Type : Travel

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse – Night Shift Travel Nursing Job in Lafayette, Indiana

Advance your nursing career as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) on a night shift travel contract in Lafayette, Indiana (zip code 47905). This high-demand RN job is ideal for experienced nurses seeking travel nursing opportunities in Indiana healthcare. Join a collaborative healthcare team in a vibrant city known for its welcoming community, excellent dining, and proximity to Purdue University.

PCU Registered Nurse Job Details

Location : Lafayette, Indiana (47905) – Indiana nursing jobs

Facility Setting : Short-Term Acute Care, Cardiac and Medical Progressive Care Unit (ICU Stepdown)

Contract Length : 13 weeks (Start : 12 / 2 / 2025 – End : 3 / 3 / 2026)

Shift : Night Shift, 3x12-hour block scheduling (Friday–Sunday, 18 : 00–06 : 30)

Hours per Week : 36 (guaranteed)

Estimated Weekly Salary : $1770 - $1820

Unit Size : 27 beds

Scrub Color : Red top, black bottoms

Charting System : Cerner

Parking : Free onsite parking

PCU RN Qualifications

Minimum 18 months of recent Progressive Care Unit RN experience, including recent Charge RN experience

Active Indiana Registered Nurse license (must be in hand prior to start date)

Required certifications : ACLS, BLS (NIHSS preferred)

Proficient in telemetry, IV starts, cardiac and vasoactive drips, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen

Experience in Level I, II, III, or IV acute care settings

Charge nurse experience required

Willingness to float within scope to meet facility needs

Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays during contract

Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program

Two supervisor references required

PCU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

Serve as Charge RN, providing leadership and clinical support to the PCU nursing team

Deliver high-quality patient care to adult and geriatric populations in an ICU stepdown environment

Monitor and manage cardiac and medical patients, including those requiring heart catheterizations, BiPAP, and vasoactive drips (Levo, Dopamine, Nitro, Cardizem, Amiodarone)

Initiate and maintain IVs, administer blood products, and manage central and peripheral lines

Interpret cardiac dysrhythmias and respond to rapid response / code situations

Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes

Float to other units within the hospital or affiliate hospitals as needed

Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Cerner

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a travel PCU Registered Nurse in Lafayette, Indiana, and take the next step in your nursing career!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.

We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.

We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Planet Healthcare Job ID #423142. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : PCU

About Planet Healthcare

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