Registered Nurse - PCU

Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Travel Nurse Job in Louisville, Kentucky

Experienced Registered Nurse (RN) needed for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) travel contract in Louisville, Kentucky. Join a patient-centered healthcare team and provide high-quality acute care in a fast-paced PCU environment while enjoying Louisville’s vibrant downtown, welcoming dining scene, and popular riverfront attractions.

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel Contract
• Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Step-Down Nursing
• Location: Louisville, Kentucky
• Start Date: 10/04/2026
• Contract Length: 14 weeks
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2060-$2390
• Hours per Week: 36
• Shifts per Week: 3
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Schedule: 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM, every other weekend

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of acute care Registered Nurse experience
• At least 2 years of acute inpatient PCU RN experience
• Current and active Registered Nurse license
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Epic experience preferred for this travel nursing role
• Nursing Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) required
• Ability to read, write, and speak English

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough patient assessments and reassessments according to policy and patient condition
• Develop, prioritize, implement, and revise individualized plans of care
• Monitor, evaluate, and document patient responses to clinical interventions
• Provide patient and family education throughout hospitalization and at discharge
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to support positive patient outcomes
• Delegate tasks appropriately to licensed and unlicensed staff
• Serve as a mentor or preceptor to team members as needed
• Support quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, and evidence-based nursing practice
• Deliver compassionate, family-centered care in a high-acuity PCU setting

Apply now to join this exciting Louisville, KY nursing job and take the next step in your travel RN career!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.