Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $1,973 per week in Lafayette, IN
Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Lafayette
Posted on: January 12, 2026
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit Location:
Lafayette, IN Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $1,973 per week Shift
Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 2/10/2026 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: 13 Weeks Shift: Day
Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 18 months License: Must
have a valid state nursing license Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
required Must-Have: Experience with Cardizem, Amiodarone, Lasix,
Insulin, Post Heart Cath, and Post Pacemaker. Description: We are
seeking a Registered Nurse with experience in a mixed acuity unit.
The nurse will care for medical patients with some progressive care
level cases. Responsibilities include managing drips for Cardizem,
Amiodarone, and Insulin. The unit sees unstable strokes and BiPap
cases. The environment includes a mix of medical surgical and
progressive levels of care. Areas of focus include oncology,
stroke, cardiac, gastrointestinal, and pulmonary care. The nurse
should possess solid Neuro experience. Patients typically have a
ratio of 1:5-6 for medical-surgical and 1:3-4 for progressive care.
The charting system used is Cerner. Floating may be required within
the facility. The team includes support from physical therapy,
respiratory services, radiology, and social services.
Interdisciplinary collaboration is emphasized for patient care.
Candidates must be able to start within the specified timeframe and
work major holidays. The ideal candidate will have experience in
telemetry or progressive care units. Only non-local residents are
accepted for certain positions. References will be necessary for
consideration. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Adapting to new
facilities and teams challenges your problem-solving skills. You
learn to navigate different protocols and procedures, honing your
ability to think critically and adapt to varying healthcare
contexts. Change environments regularly to prevent burnout,
maintaining enthusiasm and passion for your nursing career. The
variety in assignments keeps your work engaging and fulfilling.
Facing new challenges regularly builds resilience. Travel nurses
often become more adaptable, resilient, and confident in their
abilities to handle unforeseen circumstances. Stand out in the
competitive healthcare field by showcasing a resume filled with
varied experiences in different regions and healthcare settings.
Employers value the adaptability and resilience gained through
travel nursing. Travel nurses often play crucial roles in
responding to healthcare crises or natural disasters. Contributing
during critical times allows you to make a meaningful impact on
communities in need. Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS
Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 29125674EXPTEMP
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