PCU/IMC/Stepdown RN in Louisville, Kentucky
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Louisville, KY
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,455/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 30, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $68.19
- Weekly
- $2,455
- Yearly (full-time)
- $127,660
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $68.19/hour — 75% 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
- 643 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Kentucky from 5 agencies, 178 of them in Louisville.
- Pay in these listings: $31.70 – $81.36/hour, median $56.48/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Kentucky: $38.96/hour ($81,037/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($57.23/hour across 117 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
This travel Registered Nurse assignment in Louisville, Kentucky, is designed for an experienced acute inpatient PCU nurse. 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. The role also includes delegating tasks, mentoring staff, supporting quality and safety initiatives, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. This night-shift assignment follows a 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m. schedule, with every other weekend based on unit needs. Epic experience and BLS, ACLS, and NIH certifications are required.
Weather:
Louisville typically offers cool, crisp weather during this time of year, with comfortable daytime temperatures, cooler evenings, and colorful scenery throughout the region. Pack layers and a light jacket for exploring the city between shifts.
Fun Things To Do:
- Bourbon and History: Explore the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and visit distilleries in the surrounding region.
- Waterfront Walks: Stroll along the Ohio River at Louisville Waterfront Park.
- Arts and Culture: Visit the Speed Art Museum and explore Louisville’s local galleries.
- Day Trip to Lexington: Tour historic horse farms and enjoy Lexington’s downtown dining and arts scene.
- Day Trip to Mammoth Cave: Discover the extensive underground passages and scenic trails at Mammoth Cave National Park.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Louisville, Kentucky
Shift: Nights, 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m.; 36 hours per week
Duration: 13 weeks
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