Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,132 per week in Lafayette, IN

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit
Location: Lafayette, IN
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,132 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 12 Weeks
Start Date: 6/30/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Lafayette, Indiana, 47905!

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Progressive Care Unit Duration: 12 months Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum 18 months required, first-timers accepted License: Must hold a valid license prior to start date Certifications: ACLS, BLS; NIHSS preferred Must-Have: Telemetry skills, IV start experience, knowledge of cardiac and vasoactive drips, BiPAP and high flow oxygen management Description: The unit provides care in a cardiac and medical progressive care setting. It functions as a true surgical step-down unit for patients recovering from heart catheterizations. Clinical staff manage BiPAP, cardiac drips, and vasoactive drips. Staff may engage in the administration of medications like Levophed, Dopamine, Nitro, Cardizem, and Amiodarone. Nurses are expected to provide care for patients on cardiac drips without titration. Staff members are required to float within the facility as needed. The patient ratio is typically 4:1 for both day and night shifts. Mandatory weekend work is part of the role. The unit serves adults and geriatric populations. Previous charge nurse experience is preferred. Skills required include the interpretation of dysrhythmias and management of dysrhythmias. Candidates must be proficient in initiating and maintaining IVs. Responsibilities include post-cardiac angiogram and pre/post-cardiac catheterization care. The environment emphasizes interdisciplinary support and collaboration.

About Cynet Health

Your travel nursing adventure begins here. Matching talented nurses like you with high-paying travel jobs at the best facilities across all 50 states. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we fill. We understand this is a partnership. You will have no surprises. Your salary will be discussed upfront and there will be no troubling negotiation tactics. 

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• BLS

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