Travel PCU Registered Nurse - $2,100 per week

ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC 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: 06/16/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

RN Position Job Notes:

Travel or Local Registered Nurse needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2+ years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available.

Opportunity:

Registered Nurse - PCU

Job Details:

• Work in Cardiac and Medical PCU - True ICU Stepdown unit
• Available shifts: 8-hour, 10-hour, and 12-hour options
• Guaranteed hours: 40 hours for 8/10-hour shifts, 36 hours for 3x12-hour shifts, 48 hours for 4x12-hour shifts
• Weekend coverage required
• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Patient ratio: 4:1 for days, nights, and weekends
• Float within scope to meet facility needs required
• No on-call responsibilities
• 18 months of nursing experience required
• First-time travelers accepted
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS (NIH preferred)
• Indiana state license required and must be in hand prior to start date
• Required skills: Telemetry, IV start, cardiac & vasoactive drips, BiPAP and high flow oxygen
• Level I, II, III, or IV certification required
• Preferred experience: Vents, charge nurse experience, conscious sedation
• Care for patients with heart caths, BiPAP, cardiac and vasoactive drips including Levo, Dopa, Nitro, Cardizem, and Amio
• Work with adult and geriatric patient populations
• Unit has 27 beds
• Dress code: Red top, black bottoms
• Chart using Cerner system
• Free parking provided

Facility:

This healthcare facility is a 194-bed short-term acute care hospital that provides comprehensive medical services to the community. The facility features a specialized Progressive Care Unit that functions as a true ICU stepdown unit, offering advanced cardiac and medical care for patients requiring close monitoring and specialized interventions. The hospital maintains modern equipment and technology to support complex patient care needs and emphasizes quality outcomes for patients transitioning from intensive care settings.

Location:

Lafayette, IN

Lafayette offers a vibrant college town atmosphere with Purdue University nearby, providing cultural amenities and educational opportunities. The area features a growing economy with diverse industries, affordable cost of living, and easy access to both Indianapolis and Chicago for weekend getaways.

Adex Job ID #3306045. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC

ADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009.

Benefits

• Referral bonus