Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Louisville, KY
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Night Travel RN opportunity: 13-week Progressive Care Unit (PCU) assignment in Louisville, KY. Join a supportive PCU team delivering high-quality acute care.

Join a dynamic team as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse in vibrant Louisville, Kentucky (40217)! This travel nursing job places you in a city known for its welcoming community, rich history, and attractions like the Louisville Zoo. Enjoy a supportive work environment while making a meaningful impact on patient care in this Kentucky nursing job.

Job Details

• Location: Louisville, KY 40217 (Louisville, Kentucky healthcare job)
• Assignment Type: Travel RN (13-week travel nursing assignment)
• Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) – telemetry / acute care
• Shift: 12-hour nights (6:45pm – 7:15am), every other weekend
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (April 19, 2026 – July 18, 2026)
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1910-$2010 per week
• On-Site Position

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Active Kentucky Registered Nurse (RN) license at time of submission
• Minimum 2 years of acute inpatient RN experience; Progressive Care (PCU), telemetry, or step-down experience preferred
• Current BLS and ACLS required; NIHSS required
• Epic EMR experience required (clinical documentation in Epic)
• Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing (ASN) required; BSN preferred
• Strong English communication skills (read, write, speak)
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, complex assessments, and rapid clinical decision-making

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective, patient- and family-centered care in a fast-paced Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, telemetry monitoring, and timely reassessments per policy
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans for acute and step-down patients
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (physicians, respiratory therapy, case management) to coordinate care
• Document clinical interventions and patient responses clearly and accurately in Epic
• Provide patient and family education across the care continuum, including discharge planning
• Delegate tasks appropriately to licensed and unlicensed personnel while maintaining patient safety
• Mentor and precept new staff and travel nurses to support team development
• Participate in quality, safety, and service improvement initiatives and ensure regulatory compliance

Why Join This Travel Nurse Opportunity?

• Advance your acute care nursing career with hands-on PCU and telemetry experience
• Work in Louisville, KY — strong local healthcare network and vibrant community
• Supportive team environment focused on professional growth and patient safety

Experience the best of Louisville while advancing your nursing career in a supportive and engaging environment. Apply now to join our healthcare team and make a difference for patients and families. Click Apply or submit your resume to be considered for this Progressive Care Unit (PCU) travel RN position in Louisville, Kentucky.

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