Travel PCU RN - $2,925 per week

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

• Specialty:
  PCU
  - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  08/25/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  48 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Aug 25, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) night shift position requiring solid neuro experience and an IN or compact RN license.

• Mixed acuity unit encompassing medical-surgical and progressive care level patients
• Unit also serves oncology and stroke patient populations, including unstable strokes and BiPap patients
• Additional specialties include cardiac, gastrointestinal, and pulmonary care
• MS-level patients cared for at 1:5-6 ratio and PCU-level patients at 1:3-4 ratio
• Manages cardizem, amiodarone, and insulin drips
• Cares for post-Watchman and post-ablation patients
• Night shift schedule with 4x12 hour shifts (18:00-6:30), 3x12 shifts also available
• Uses Cerner charting system
• Floating required within the hospital or to nearby affiliate hospitals for all travelers
• Scrub requirement: red top with black bottoms

• Active RN license (IN or Compact) required, must be in hand prior to start date
• Current certifications required: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 18 months of RN experience required
• Strong MS/Tele or PCU experience preferred
• Solid neurological nursing experience required
• Cerner charting experience preferred
• Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• Two supervisor references required
• SSN and DOB required for consideration

• Provide direct patient care across a dynamic mixed-acuity unit spanning medical-surgical and progressive care levels
• Manage cardiac and vasoactive drips (titration not required unless preferred), heparin and IV insulin protocols
• Monitor and respond to dysrhythmias and provide cardiac emergency response
• Provide non-invasive airway management including BiPAP/CPAP and nasal cannula support
• Monitor chemotherapy administration for oncology patients
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local IN residents are not accepted for this position
• Up to 5 days of non-holiday RTO can be auto-approved; additional time off requires facility approval
• Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• Former IU Health perm or PRN employees must have a 12-month break before applying as a traveler
• Current or past IU Health travelers with 12 months of accrued travel employment must complete a consecutive eligibility break (90 days for out-of-state residents, 180 days for in-state residents) before reapplying

American Traveler Job  #P-739589. 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

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.