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
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
- 621 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Kentucky from 5 agencies, 173 of them in Louisville.
- Pay in these listings: $31.70 – $81.36/hour, median $56.36/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Kentucky: $38.96/hour ($81,037/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($57.23/hour across 116 jobs).
Job description
This travel contract is designed for an experienced acute inpatient PCU Registered Nurse. Working day shifts, you will assess and reassess patients, develop and update individualized plans of care, monitor responses to treatment, and provide education to patients and families. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, delegate tasks appropriately, and support the unit through mentoring, precepting, quality initiatives, and evidence-based practice. Epic experience and current BLS, ACLS, and NIH certifications are required. The schedule includes 12-hour day shifts from 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m., with every other weekend based on unit needs.
Weather:
Louisville typically offers cool, crisp weather around this time of year, with comfortable daytime temperatures, cooler evenings, and colorful seasonal scenery. Layers and a light jacket are useful for exploring the city and surrounding areas.
Fun Things To Do:
• Waterfront Park: Enjoy walking paths, river views, and open green spaces.
• Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory: Explore baseball history and memorabilia.
• Kentucky Derby Museum: Learn about the city’s signature horse-racing tradition.
• Day Trip—Bernheim Forest: Spend the day hiking and enjoying wooded scenery.
• Day Trip—Lexington: Visit the surrounding horse-country region and explore local attractions.
Job Specifics:
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Shift: Days, 6:45 a.m.–7:15 p.m.; every other weekend per unit need
Duration: 36 hours per week for 13 weeks
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