
Registered Nurse - PCU
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- United States
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 14, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $59.58
- Weekly
- $2,145
- Yearly (full-time)
- $111,540
- Start date
- 10/04/2026
This job pays about $59.58/hour — 27% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in the US ($46.90/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.
Job description
Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Travel Nursing Job in Louisville, Kentucky
Join a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) travel nursing assignment in Louisville, Kentucky. Known for its welcoming neighborhoods, vibrant food scene, and rich local culture, Louisville offers a great blend of city energy and Southern charm for travelers on assignment. We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) who is clinically strong, patient-focused, and ready to deliver high-quality acute care in a collaborative hospital environment.
Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2032 - $2258
- Location: Louisville, Kentucky
- Setting: Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
- Start Date: 10/04/2026
- Assignment Length: 14 weeks
- Schedule: 3 shifts per week
- Shift Duration: 12 Hour Nights
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
Job Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of acute care Registered Nurse experience
- Recent acute inpatient PCU experience required
- Current Registered Nurse license
- BLS certification
- ACLS certification
- NIHSS certification
- Epic experience preferred or required for unit workflow
- Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing (ASN)
- Ability to float within scope as needed
- Strong English communication skills, including reading, writing, and speaking
Responsibilities
- Assess and reassess patients according to policy, procedure, and clinical condition
- Develop, prioritize, implement, and revise individualized plans of care
- Monitor patient responses to interventions and document clinical findings accurately
- Provide patient and family education throughout the stay and at discharge
- Deliver safe, effective, and family-centered nursing care focused on quality outcomes
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support patient needs and continuity of care
- Delegate tasks appropriately to licensed and unlicensed staff
- Serve as a mentor or preceptor and contribute to a positive team environment
- Participate in quality, safety, and process improvement initiatives
- Maintain compliance with regulatory and professional practice standards
Apply now for this Louisville, Kentucky PCU Registered Nurse travel job and join a team committed to exceptional patient care.
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.
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