Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Louisville, KY
GLC On-The-Go
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) | Louisville, KY | Contract

Quick Look

• Weekly Gross Pay: $2,209 - $2,326
• Shift: 12hr Nights, 7p-7a
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks

Join a leading acute-care hospital in Louisville, KY, as a Registered Nurse in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU). This contract position offers an opportunity to provide high-quality care in a supportive and collaborative environment. Our unit is known for its patient-centered approach, focusing on the recovery of surgical and oncology patients.

Unit Information:

• Beds: 26
• Patient Ratios: RN: 1:4-6
• CNA support: 2 CNAs per shift, 1 clerical during the day

Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:

• Surgical patients (GI, Ortho, Trauma, GYN/ONC, etc.)
• Sickle cell and general medical
• Mixed acuity unit

Minimum Experience Required:

• 2 years required, 3 preferred
• Experience in stepdown or telemetry required

Required Certifications:

• BLS
• NIHSS

Skills Required:

• Blood Administration, skeletal traction, drains, JP, CT, wound dressings, wound vac management
• Heparin gtt, insulin gtt, high flow, stable bipap, PCA pain management

Support within the Department:

• CNA support
• Receptionist
• Charge nurse oversight
• Resource teams for Sepsis and rapid response
• RT and Hospitalist available 24/7

Technology/Equipment:

• EMR: Cerner
• IV Pump: Plum ICU Medical
• Med dispensing: Omnicell
• Monitors: Phillips

Orientation:

• NEO: 24 hours (3 days)
• Unit orientation: 1 shift at the end of week one, 1 shift at the start of week two

Scheduling:

• Weekend rotation: every other weekend
• No on-call requirements
• Holiday requests based on scheduled days

Unit culture is highly collaborative, patient-centered, and supportive. Teamwork is a cornerstone, with staff members always willing to help one another and share knowledge. Despite staffing challenges, the unit remains focused on providing exceptional care to patients and their families.

GLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you are a dedicated RN with a passion for patient care and teamwork, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!