Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Frankfort, KY
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse on a travel assignment in Frankfort, KY! This PCU RN job offers the opportunity to join an award-winning healthcare team at a Magnet-designated hospital in Central Kentucky. Enjoy a supportive work environment, excellent professional growth opportunities, and the chance to experience the vibrant Frankfort community—centrally located between Louisville and Lexington.

• Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $1,530 - $1,640

PCU RN Job Details – Frankfort, KY

• Location: Frankfort, Kentucky 40601
• Facility: Magnet-designated hospital
• Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) – 46 beds
• Assignment Type: Travel Nursing Job
• Start Date: December 1, 2025
• End Date: March 2, 2026
• Duration: 13-week contract
• Shifts: 12-hour nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM), 3 shifts/week
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Staffing: Clinical Nurse Coordinators, Registered Nurses, Patient Care Technicians, Nurse Externs, Unit Clerks
• Patient Ratios: 4:1 or 5:1
• Charting: Meditech Expanse
• Equipment: GE Apex Pro Telemetry, Hoyer lift, Baxter IV pumps, Alaris PCA IV pump, Welch Allen Vitals, Glucometer

PCU Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Kentucky RN license or compact state RN license
• Minimum 2 years of recent hospital experience (Progressive Care or ICU preferred)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certifications required
• Current NIH Stroke certification (annual renewal required)
• Proficient in telemetry and EKG interpretation
• Experience with post-Percutaneous Coronary Intervention care, cardiac and anti-arrhythmic IV infusions, CPap/BiPap management
• Preferred: Experience with chest tubes, NG tubes, wound vacs, drains, post-dialysis assessment, central lines, blood transfusions
• Ability to float to related units (med/surg, telemetry overflow) as needed
• Dress code: Navy blue or gray scrubs (no royal blue)

PCU RN Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate nursing care to Progressive Care Unit patients
• Monitor and interpret telemetry and EKG readings for cardiac patients
• Administer and manage cardiac and anti-arrhythmic IV infusions, CPap/BiPap therapy
• Perform therapeutic phlebotomy and port access procedures
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Document patient care accurately using Meditech Expanse electronic health records
• Participate in unit-based celebrations, staff recognition programs, and quality improvement initiatives
• Float to related units (post-surgical med/surg, telemetry overflow) as needed

Why Choose This Kentucky Nursing Job?
This Magnet-designated, Joint Commission-accredited hospital is recognized for nursing excellence and patient-centered care. The PCU team features outstanding interdisciplinary collaboration, supportive leadership, and a positive work culture with zero turnover since September 2022. Travel nurses love extending their assignments here thanks to the teamwork, advanced technology, and ongoing staff recognition. Experience the best of Kentucky healthcare jobs while advancing your RN career in Frankfort!

Apply now to join our dedicated healthcare team as a Travel PCU Registered Nurse in Frankfort, KY!

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