Travel PCU Registered Nurse - $2,925 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Lafayette, Indiana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac 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 RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position at a short-term acute care hospital, requiring telemetry and cardiac experience with night shift availability.

Details

• Short-term acute care hospital setting with 194 staffed beds
• Cardiac and Medical PCU — true ICU stepdown unit
• Patient population includes heart cath, BiPAP, and cardiac and vasoactive drip cases (Levo, Dopa, Nitro, Cardizem, Amio) with PCU crisis criteria
• Night shift: 4x12-hour shifts, 18:00–06:30
• Charting in Cerner (experience required)
• Floating required within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate facility
• No on-call responsibilities
• Travel pairs are not accepted for this unit

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, IV starts, cardiac and vasoactive drip management, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen experience required
• Trauma level experience (Level I, II, III, or IV) required
• Ventilator management, charge nurse experience, and conscious sedation experience preferred
• RN degree from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program required
• 2 supervisor references required for consideration
• SSN and DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates (Indiana residents) are not accepted for this position
• Must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays during the contract
• Up to 5 days of RTO may be auto-approved
• Former permanent or PRN employees of IU Health must have been separated for at least 12 months before applying as a traveler
• Current or past IU Health travelers who have accrued 12 months of travel employment within IU Health are subject to a consecutive break period to reset travel eligibility: out-of-state residents require a 90-day break; Indiana residents require a 180-day break
• Scrub colors: red top, black bottoms
• Parking is free

American Traveler Job ID #P-727488. 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.