Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Lafayette, IN

Provide nursing care on a dynamic mixed acuity unit encompassing medical-surgical and progressive levels of care, including oncology, stroke, cardiac, gastrointestinal, and pulmonary patients. Opportunity to work in a clinically diverse and fast-paced mixed acuity environment with exposure to oncology, stroke, cardiac, and pulmonary patient populations.

Job ID: 902645
Job Title

Registered Nurse - IMC/PCU/Stepdown
Location

Lafayette, IN | Short-Term Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 4×12-Hour Shifts (18:00-06:30)
Key Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care on a dynamic mixed acuity unit encompassing medical-surgical and progressive levels of care, including oncology, stroke, cardiac, gastrointestinal, and pulmonary patients
• Manage MS patients at a 1:5-6 ratio and PCU-level patients at a 1:3-4 ratio
• Administer and monitor IV drips including cardizem, amiodarone, and insulin drips
• Care for unstable stroke patients and patients requiring BiPAP support
• Document patient care accurately using Cerner electronic health records
• Float within the hospital or to affiliate facilities as required of all travelers

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in hand prior to start date; pending permanent license may be accepted if application has been submitted and a temporary license is obtainable
• ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 18 months of RN experience required
• Solid neurological nursing experience required
• Background from MS/Telemetry or PCU settings accepted
• Must be willing and able to float within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities
• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays during the contract
• Indiana residents are not accepted for this position (locals not accepted)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience caring for oncology and/or stroke patients
• Familiarity with progressive care or step-down unit environments
• Prior experience with Cerner charting system

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a clinically diverse and fast-paced mixed acuity environment with exposure to oncology, stroke, cardiac, and pulmonary patient populations
• Free on-site parking available