PCU Registered Nurse
Louisville, KY
GLC On-The-Go
3x12 hrs

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

Quick Look

• Weekly Gross Pay: $2,345 - $2,469
• Shift: 12hr Nights, 7p-7a
• Start Date: 11/23/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks

Join a leading acute-care hospital in Louisville, KY, as a Registered Nurse in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU). This contract position is ideal for RNs with a passion for patient recovery and cardiac care. With a supportive team and a focus on high-quality patient outcomes, you will play an essential role in delivering exceptional nursing care.

Unit Information:

• Beds: 22
• Minimum Years of Experience required: 1 year PCU experience
• First-time travelers accepted: Yes

Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:

• Post cath, TAVR, Mitral clip, Esophagectomy, wedge, lobectomy, and other cardiac patients needing cardiac monitoring
• This unit is mostly focused on recovery - patient turnover is quick

Patient Ratios:

• 1:5; 1:4 goal

Required License, National Certification, Certs:

• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Vistelar training specific to the facility

Skills Required:

• Sheath pulls, chest tubes, cardiac cath patients, cardiac drips, esophageal management, doffing management, tube feed management
• Art lines for TAVR patients (preferred)
• Will train to pull sheaths

Support within the Department:

• PCA/CNA - 2-3 per shift
• HUC
• Charge nurse - will take reduced assignment
• Phlebotomy - IV/VAT Team: Yes, but for stat/blood cultures/specialty draws only
• RT 24/7
• Hospitalist: Yes
• Telemetry monitoring/tech: Yes

Technology/Equipment:

• EMR: Cerner
• IV Pump: Plum ICU Medical
• Med dispensing: Omnicell
• Monitors: Phillips
• Unit specific equipment: portable heart monitors, IV ultrasound machine, bladder scanner

Floating:

• Yes, can float within scope of practice and below at the hospital

Orientation (facility and unit):

• NEO
• 2 shifts on the floor

Scheduling:

• Weekend rotation: Every other weekend
• On call: No
• Holiday Expectations: will be put in holiday rotation
• Approval of RTO: NM approval

Other Notes:

• Scrub Color: Galaxy Blue
• Parking: Free, badge access parking lot

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

If you are ready to take the next step in your nursing career and make a difference in the lives of patients, apply now!