PCU/IMC/Stepdown RN in Louisville, Kentucky
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Louisville, KY
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,040/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $56.67
- Weekly
- $2,040
- Yearly (full-time)
- $106,080
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $56.67/hour — 45% 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.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Kentucky right now
- 619 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Kentucky from 5 agencies, 176 of them in Louisville.
- Pay in these listings: $31.70 – $81.36/hour, median $56.29/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Kentucky: $38.96/hour ($81,037/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: GHR Healthcare ($57.06/hour across 58 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
Join a 13-week travel assignment as a Registered Nurse providing acute inpatient care in Louisville. You will assess and reassess patients, develop and update individualized care plans, monitor clinical responses, and provide education to patients and families throughout their stay and at discharge. This day-shift role also includes delegating tasks, mentoring staff, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and participating in quality and safety initiatives. The extended 12.5-hour schedule offers longer stretches of time to support patients and coordinate their care.
Weather:
Louisville typically offers crisp, comfortable days around this time of year, with cool evenings and changing foliage adding color throughout the area. Conditions are generally pleasant for exploring the city, enjoying outdoor attractions, and taking scenic drives.
Fun Things To Do:
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Bourbon & History: Explore the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and visit historic distilleries in the surrounding region.
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Waterfront Adventure: Walk across Big Four Bridge and enjoy views along the Ohio River.
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Arts & Culture: Visit the Speed Art Museum and explore Louisville’s vibrant museum scene.
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Day Trip to Lexington: Tour horse farms, enjoy local restaurants, and experience the Bluegrass region.
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Day Trip to Mammoth Cave: Discover one of the world’s most extensive cave systems and enjoy nearby outdoor trails.
Job Specifics:
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Shift: Days, 6:45 AM–7:15 PM
Schedule: 36 hours per week
Duration: 13 weeks
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