Travel Progressive Care Unit; PCU Registered Nurse

Position: Travel Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse - $2,612 per week
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Lafayette, Indiana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit

• Discipline: RN

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Start Date:

• Duration: 13 weeks

• 48 hours per week

• Shift: 12 hours, days

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Employment Type:

Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs

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Hours:

48 hrs/wk

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Start Date:

Mar 17, 2026

• Length: 13 weeks

• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a mixed acuity PCU position requiring solid neuro experience, ACLS/BLS/NIHSS certifications, and Cerner proficiency.

Details

• Short-term acute care hospital setting with 194 staffed beds

• Mixed acuity unit (MPCU) serving both medical-surgical and progressive care level patients

• Specialty areas include oncology, stroke, cardiac, gastrointestinal, and pulmonary

• MS patient ratio is 1:5–6; PCU patient ratio is 1:3–4

• Manages IV drips including Cardizem, Amiodarone, Lasix, and Insulin

• Cares for post-heart cath and post-pacemaker patients, as well as post-Watchman and post-ablation patients

• Unstable stroke patients and BiPAP management are part of the caseload

• Day shift, 4x12-hour shifts (6:00–18:30)

• Charting via Cerner (required)

• Free parking on site

• Red top and black bottom scrubs required

Requirements

• Active IN RN license, compact license, or IN temporary license required in hand prior to start

• Current certifications required: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS (AHA and RQI formats accepted)

• Minimum 18 months to 2 years of RN experience required

• Strong MS/Tele or PCU background required

• Solid neuro experience required

• Cerner EMR experience required

• Nursing degree from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited program required

• SSN and DOB required for consideration

• 2 supervisor references required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

• Local candidates (Indiana residents) are not accepted for this position

• All travelers are required to float within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate facility

• Candidates must work 2 out of 3 major holidays

• Up to 5 days of non-holiday RTO can be auto-approved; additional RTO requires facility approval

• Any permanent or PRN employee of IU Health must have a 12-month break before applying as a traveler

• Current or past IU Health travelers who have accrued 12 months of travel employment within the IU Health system are required to take a designated consecutive break to reset travel eligibility (effective

• Out-of-state travelers require a 90-day break and in-state travelers require a 180-day break to reset eligibility prior to reaching their year mark

• As of, Indiana-licensed RNs are not permitted to work at IU Health facilities in standard nursing roles; this position is not exempt from that rule

American Traveler Job  #P. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.