RN

Sycamore Springs

Lafayette, Indiana

Eligibility: Psych

Posted Aug 1

Shift and hours: 12-⁠hour days3 shifts · 36 hours a week
Unit and setting: Psych · Hospital
License: RN license
Term: 13 weeks · starts Jul 28, 2026 · Travel

What it pays

Against similar roles: In range for Indiana travel rolesIndiana travel postings that state pay run $46/hr to $65/hr, the middle half $48/hr to $56/hr, across 73 postings.

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Health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance

The role and schedule

Not in this role: Floating
On call: No call

The workplace

Sycamore Springs

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Concrete pay bands, unit ratios, scheduling rules, and residency details are not in the validated set yet, so what you can plan around today is the place itself. Lafayette and West Lafayette work as one connected metro across the Wabash…

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Meda Health is looking for a Psych RN to work a travel assignment in an acute care hospital setting. Must have at least two years of experience, state licensure and BLS/CPI (at minimum). Competitive and Transparent Pay. We value your expertise and respect your dedication — and our goal is to compensate you more than fairly for them. We don't want you to scramble to figure out your coverage, especially when you're already feeling under the weather. At Meda Health, your coverage starts when you do. You're covered, period. Our employees get the following benefits right off the bat: Health Vision Dental Life insurance.

What's around it?

In Lafayette, IN

Lafayette, INFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 7% below the US average

Median rent: $1,079/mo
Household income: $53,716/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Lafayette, IN

NeighborhoodsResidential options in the twin-city area divide across the Wabash River between Lafayette and West Lafayette. In West Lafayette, housing ranges from active, student-dense pockets near university fraternity row to quieter, established residential neighborhoods zoned for top-tier schools near Cumberland and Happy Hollow. Across the river, historic Lafayette offers walkable living near the downtown commercial core, while broader Tippecanoe County features suburban subdivisions with straightforward drives into medical centers.

Residential options in the twin-city area divide across the Wabash River between Lafayette and West Lafayette. In West Lafayette, housing ranges from active, student-dense pockets near university fraternity row to quieter, established residential neighborhoods zoned for top-tier schools near Cumberland and Happy Hollow.

Across the river, historic Lafayette offers walkable living near the downtown commercial core, while broader Tippecanoe County features suburban subdivisions with straightforward drives into medical centers.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source: redlowgroup.com

Getting aroundCommutes across the metro average around fifteen minutes, with Lafayette and West Lafayette linked by multiple bridges traversing the Wabash River. Most healthcare professionals and residents rely on personal vehicles, benefiting from manageable daily parking compared to larger metros, though local bus transit operates throughout the urban core. Commuters experience substantial localized traffic slowdowns during Purdue University football weekends around Ross-Ade Stadium.

Commutes across the metro average around fifteen minutes, with Lafayette and West Lafayette linked by multiple bridges traversing the Wabash River. Most healthcare professionals and residents rely on personal vehicles, benefiting from manageable daily parking compared to larger metros, though local bus transit operates throughout the urban core.

Commuters experience substantial localized traffic slowdowns during Purdue University football weekends around Ross-Ade Stadium.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: redlowgroup.com Source 3: homeofpurdue.com

OutdoorsThe region features over fifty public parks alongside the Wabash River corridor, highlighted by riverfront green space at Tapawingo Park and winter recreation at Murdock Park. Water enthusiasts paddle, kayak, and windboard at the Bicentennial Nature Area, while hikers and birders utilize dirt and mulch trails at the Celery Bog Nature Area. Nearby day trips include Prophetstown State Park, autumn corn mazes at Exploration Acres, and educational wildlife viewing at Wolf Park in Battle Ground.

The region features over fifty public parks alongside the Wabash River corridor, highlighted by riverfront green space at Tapawingo Park and winter recreation at Murdock Park. Water enthusiasts paddle, kayak, and windboard at the Bicentennial Nature Area, while hikers and birders utilize dirt and mulch trails at the Celery Bog Nature Area.

Nearby day trips include Prophetstown State Park, autumn corn mazes at Exploration Acres, and educational wildlife viewing at Wolf Park in Battle Ground.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: churchwoods-apts.com Source 2: homeofpurdue.com Source 3: reddit.com Source 4: facebook.com

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Living in Lafayette

Connecting across the Wabash River, Lafayette and West Lafayette offer nurses a balanced mid-sized community infused with the collegiate energy and cultural programming of Purdue University. Shift workers benefit from an average commute of about fifteen minutes and relatively straightforward driving and parking compared to major metropolitan centers, though fall game days near Ross-Ade Stadium bring predictable traffic surges. Downtown Lafayette functions as an active social anchor, hosting cocktail lounges, international dining, and community arts near the historic Tippecanoe County Courthouse, while outdoor recreation ranges from kayaking at Bicentennial Nature Area to birding at Celery Bog Nature Area. West Lafayette offers sought-after educational options through West Lafayette Community School Corporation, including Happy Hollow and Cumberland elementaries, alongside quiet residential neighborhoods. Prospective residents must weigh the fast-paced housing market and campus noise near fraternity corridors against the area's approachable pace, robust local amenities, and varied park system spanning spots like Tapawingo Park and Wolf Park.

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As of 2026-06Source 1: redlowgroup.com Source 2: realestate.usnews.com Source 3: churchwoods-apts.com Source 4: homeofpurdue.com

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Lafayette, INFrom Census ACS 2024.