Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,798 per week in Lafayette, IN

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit
Location: Lafayette, IN
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,798 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 4 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 12 Weeks
Start Date: 9/22/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Progressive Care Unit Duration: 12 Months Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 18 months required License: Must have an in-state license and required certifications in hand prior to start date Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS preferred Must-Have: Candidate must work 2 out of 3 major holidays. Travel pairs are not accepted. Candidate must float within scope to meet facility needs. Local candidates are not accepted. Pending license candidates are not accepted. Description: This unit specializes in cardiac and medical care. The unit functions as a true stepdown from the ICU. Responsibilities include managing heart catheterization procedures, BiPAP, and cardiac and vasoactive drips. Candidates should possess skills in telemetry, IV starts, and managing both cardiac and vasoactive drips. Experience with BiPAP, high flow oxygen, and administration of various cardiac medications is required. The patient age groups include adults and geriatrics. The staffing ratio is approximately 4 patients per nurse. Candidates will be expected to perform a range of nursing duties including IV therapy, administering blood products, and monitoring patients in a telemetry setting. Special procedures involve managing various medications and responding to cardiac crises. The unit is fast-paced and requires a strong ability to interpret dysrhythmias and manage emergency situations effectively. Candidates should have experience in post-cardiac angiogram and pre/post-cardiac catheterization care. Continuous professional development is necessary to maintain competencies in critical care nursing practices.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam