Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $1,973 per week in Lafayette, IN
Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Lafayette
Posted on: March 14, 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: 4/7/2026 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 Hours Experience: Minimum of 18 months
preferred. License: Must have state license in hand prior to start.
Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS required. Must-Have: Solid neuro
experience. Experience in mixed acuity units with medical surgical
and progressive levels of care. Description: Seeking a Registered
Nurse for a dynamic mixed acuity unit. This unit provides care for
medical patients with some progressive care level of care patients.
Areas of care include oncology, stroke, cardiac, gastrointestinal,
and pulmonary. The nurse-patient ratio for medical-surgical
patients is 1:5-6, and for progressive care patients, it is 1:3-4.
Required skills include management of cardiac drips, administration
of chemotherapy, and monitoring unstable strokes. The ideal
candidate will have experience with BiPAP and CPAP management.
Nurses will be responsible for titrating cardiac and insulin drips.
Responsibilities also include assessing and managing ports,
administering blood products, and starting and maintaining IVs.
Floating within the facility or to nearby affiliate hospitals may
be required. This role involves interdisciplinary collaboration
with physical therapy, respiratory services, social services, and
pharmacy. Candidates should demonstrate advanced skills in
interpreting and managing dysrhythmias. Travelers may be required
to fulfill weekend coverage as needed. This position requires
flexibility in scheduling and willingness to float to various
departments. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing A diverse range of
assignments on your resume showcases your adaptability,
versatility, and resilience. This can make you a more attractive
candidate for future job opportunities and career advancement.
Confront diverse medical cases that challenge and expand your skill
set. Each assignment becomes a learning opportunity, contributing
significantly to your professional growth and expertise. Different
healthcare facilities may have varying levels of technological
advancements. Working in diverse settings exposes you to a range of
medical technologies, contributing to your technological literacy.
Managing assignments, travel logistics, and adapting to new
environments requires effective time management. Travel nursing
helps you hone your time management skills, a valuable asset in any
healthcare setting. With a constant demand for healthcare
professionals, travel nurses often enjoy job security. The ongoing
need for qualified nurses ensures a steady stream of opportunities
in various locations. Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS
Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 29510259EXPTEMP
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