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PCU/IMC/Stepdown RN in Louisville, Kentucky

Atlas MedStaffLouisville, KYTravel$2,306/Per Week
Agency
Atlas MedStaff
Location
Louisville, KY
Job type
Travel
Pay
$2,306/Per Week
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 27, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$64.06
Weekly
$2,306
Yearly (full-time)
$119,912
Contract length
13 weeks

This job pays about $64.06/hour — 64% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Kentucky ($38.96/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

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Job description

Job Description

Take your nursing expertise to Louisville for a 13-week travel assignment as a Registered Nurse in an acute inpatient progressive care setting. Working nights, you will assess and reassess patients, develop and implement individualized plans of care, monitor responses to treatment, and provide education to patients and families throughout their stay and at discharge. You will also delegate appropriately, support licensed and non-licensed staff, mentor team members, and contribute to quality and safety improvement efforts. This assignment is a strong fit for an experienced PCU RN who is comfortable using Epic and ready to find a steady night-shift rhythm in a historic Kentucky city.

Required qualifications include at least two years of acute inpatient PCU RN experience, along with BLS, ACLS, and NIH certifications.

Weather

Louisville typically offers crisp, comfortable weather around this time of year, with cool mornings, mild afternoons, and changing foliage that makes exploring the city and surrounding areas enjoyable. Pack layers for nighttime temperatures and outdoor plans.

Fun Things To Do

  • Urban Exploration: Visit the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory and stroll through the lively downtown area.

  • Outdoor Escape: Explore the trails, gardens, and scenic overlooks at Bernheim Forest, a relaxing day trip south of Louisville.

  • Historic Day Trip: Spend a day in Bardstown, known for its historic district, local attractions, and nearby bourbon heritage sites.

  • Waterfront Walk: Enjoy the Louisville Waterfront Park, river views, walking paths, and public art.

  • Cultural Visit: Tour the Muhammad Ali Center and discover exhibits celebrating Louisville’s most famous hometown athlete.

Job Specifics

Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Shift: Nights, 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m.; every other weekend as needed by the unit
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours: 36 hours per week

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