Travel Charge RN - PCU (Progressive Care Unit) - $2,925 per week

American Traveler 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: 08/11/2026
• 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: Aug 11, 2026
• Length: 12 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Charge RN for a PCU/True ICU Stepdown position at a short-term acute care hospital, requiring telemetry, cardiac drip management, and an active IN or Compact RN license.

Details

• Cardiac and Medical PCU unit functioning as a true ICU stepdown in a short-term acute care hospital with 194 staffed beds
• Patient population includes heart cath patients and those requiring BiPAP, cardiac drips, and vasoactive drips (e.g., Levo, Dopa, Nitro, Cardizem, Amio)
• This is a Charge RN role; charge pay is offered and training is available for qualified candidates
• Night shift schedule: 4x12-hour shifts (18:00–06:30)
• Charting performed in Cerner (experience required)
• Floating required within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate hospital
• Weekend availability required
• No on-call requirements
• Travel pairs are not accepted for this position

Requirements

• Active IN or Compact RN license currently in hand (pending licenses are not accepted)
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required (AHA or RQI accepted); NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) preferred
• Minimum 18 months of RN experience required
• Telemetry experience required
• IV start proficiency required
• Experience with cardiac and vasoactive drips required
• BiPAP and high-flow oxygen experience required
• Trauma level experience (Level I, II, III, or IV) required
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• Ventilator (vent) experience preferred
• Conscious sedation experience preferred
• Cerner EMR experience required
• Nursing degree from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited program required
• SSN and DOB required for consideration
• 2 supervisor references required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Indiana residents are considered local and are not eligible for this position
• Former permanent or PRN employees of IU Health must have a 12-month gap before applying as a traveler
• Travelers who have accrued 12 months of travel employment within IU Health must take a consecutive break to reset eligibility: out-of-state residents require a 90-day break, and in-state residents require a 180-day break
• Candidates must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Up to 5 days of RTO may be auto-approved
• Scrub colors required: red top, black bottoms
• Parking is free

American Traveler Job ID #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

About American Traveler

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.