Travel Charge RN – PCU; Progressive Care Unit

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:
  
  09/08/2026
• Duration:
  12 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  48 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Sep 8, 2026
• Length: 12 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Charge RN for a Cardiac/Medical Progressive Care Unit requiring 18 months of experience and ACLS/BLS certification.

• Charge RN role in a Cardiac and Medical PCU functioning as a true ICU stepdown unit
• Manages heart cath patients, cardiac and vasoactive drips (Levo, Dopa, Nitro, Cardizem, Amio), BiPAP, and PCU crisis criteria
• Night shift, 4x12 hours (18:00-06:30)
• Weekend work required
• Floating required within the hospital or to nearby affiliate hospitals
• No on-call responsibilities
• Charts using Cerner
• 194-bed short-term acute care hospital

• Active IN or Compact RN license required in hand prior to start
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required (NIHSS preferred)
• Minimum 18 months of RN experience required
• ICU experience highly preferred
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• Cerner charting experience preferred
• Skills required:
  
  telemetry monitoring, IV starts, managing cardiac and vasoactive drips, BiPAP, and high flow oxygen therapy
• Experience with vents and conscious sedation preferred
• Prior travel experience not required
• Two supervisor references required
• SSN and DOB required for consideration
• Nursing degree must be from a college or university accredited by ACEN or CCNE at time of graduation

• Serve as Charge RN with training available for qualified candidates
• Level I, II, III, or IV trauma center experience required
• Additional skills related to post-Watchman and post-ablation care preferred
• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Up to 5 days of non-holiday RTO can be auto-approved; additional time off requires facility approval
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Travel pairs are not accepted for this unit
• Local candidates (Indiana residents) are not accepted for this position
• Any prior Perm or PRN employee of IU Health must wait 12 months before applying as a traveler
• Scrub requirement: red top with black bottoms
• Free parking available on-site

American Traveler Job  #P-731264. 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.