Registered Nurse - PCU

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

Join a high-performing Progressive Care Unit (PCU) team as a travel Registered Nurse in Louisville, Kentucky. This acute-care travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced RN who is passionate about delivering safe, evidence-based, patient- and family-centered care to individuals requiring close monitoring and advanced nursing support. Enjoy a consistent day-shift schedule in a welcoming Louisville community known for its vibrant culture, scenic parks, and convenient access to metropolitan amenities.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Louisville, Kentucky 40241
• Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse assignment
• Start Date: October 25, 2026
• Duration: 14 weeks
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,950–$2,166
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts
• Shift Time: Approximately 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend, based on unit needs

Progressive Care Unit RN Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of acute inpatient Progressive Care Unit or comparable acute-care Registered Nurse experience
• Current Registered Nurse licensure
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Epic electronic health record experience
• Nursing diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN)
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and teamwork skills

PCU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care to a designated group of PCU patients.
• Perform and document comprehensive assessments and reassessments according to patient condition and clinical standards.
• Develop, prioritize, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Monitor patient responses to clinical interventions and promptly communicate changes in condition.
• Educate patients and families regarding care, treatment, medications, recovery, and discharge needs.
• Delegate appropriately to licensed and non-licensed team members while maintaining accountability for patient outcomes.
• Promote teamwork, patient safety, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and evidence-based practice.
• Serve as a positive clinical resource, mentor, or preceptor for colleagues and contribute to a supportive practice environment.

Apply now to advance your travel nursing career with this Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse opportunity in Louisville, Kentucky.

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.