Progressive Care Unit RN
St Matthews, KY
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a night shift RN for a Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit, requiring an active KY or compact RN license and no prior experience necessary.

Details

• Work in a hospital Cardiovascular Unit (CVU) providing intermediate care for cardiac surgery patients from pre-op through discharge
• Care for pre/post-cardiac intervention patients including PTCA, cardioversion, generator implants, and TAVR
• Additional beds support monitoring of patients with atypical chest pain
• Night shift schedule, 7p-7a, 12-hour shifts
• 36 hours per week, 3 shifts per week
• Weekend and holiday coverage required per unit needs

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted RN license (KY or compact) required
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required
• ADN or ASN required; BSN preferred
• No prior nursing experience required, though previous experience is preferred
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with interdisciplinary care team
• Ability to assess age-specific patient safety needs and implement appropriate safety measures

Additional Information

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and document in accordance with scope of practice and hospital policy
• Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the interprofessional team
• Educate patients and families on procedures, treatments, and discharge planning
• Coordinate discharge process with Case Management and other team members
• Delegate and oversee patient care tasks performed by other team members
• Participate in unit-based quality improvement activities including patient satisfaction, falls prevention, and documentation audits
• Promote a positive, healing environment through evidence-based nursing practice