PCU/Med Surg Registered Nurse
Louisville, KY
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,274/weekOverview
- Start Date01/19/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
Travel RN Opportunity - Louisville, Kentucky
Position Details
- Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) - Mixed Acuity Unit
- Location: Louisville, KY
- Shift: 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM
- Weekly Hours: 36 hours
- Weekend Hours: Every other weekend
- Call Requirements: None
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Number of Openings: 1
Experience & Certifications
- Required Specialty Experience: Minimum 2 years
- Prior Travel Experience: Not required
- Required Certifications: BLS, NIH, Kentucky Nursing License
- Float Requirements: Yes – must be able to float to PCU or Med Surg units
Unit Information
- Unit Type: Mixed Acuity – General Overflow
- Number of Beds: 17
- Patient Ratios: 5:1 (higher patient ratios experience required)
- Equipment Used: Dynamaps, glucometers, IV and SCD pumps, lift equipment, bladder scanners, cardiac monitoring, Provizio SEMs scanner
- EMR System: Cerner
Required Skills & Experience
- Experience in Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
- Cardiac drips (gtts) and telemetry experience
- Ability to manage higher patient ratios (5-6 patients per nurse)
Personality Fit
- Friendly and team-oriented
- Critical thinker and self-motivated
- Flexible
Dress Code
- Scrubs required: Galaxy Blue top with black or galaxy blue bottoms
- White or gray undershirts allowed
This role is ideal for RNs with solid PCU or Med Surg experience who are comfortable managing higher patient ratios in a mixed acuity setting.
Employer
Host Healthcare
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Cons
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Louisville, KY
About
Louisville is the largest city in Kentucky and the famous namesake of the Official Bat of Major League Baseball, the Louisville Slugger. It’s also well known as the host of the Kentucky Derby, the most prestigious American horse race. Many visitors note the city’s friendly hospitality, often called second to none. In fact, Louisville often ranks among the country's friendliest cities. It's where big-city amenities meet Southern charm with plenty of things to see and do. Take a stroll through Old Louisville, the third-largest National Preservation District in the U.S., ideal for lovers of architecture and history. Shopping is a treat, with everything from vintage to upscale shops and boutiques scattered throughout the city, and the dining scene is just as impressive and diverse. At Logan Street Market alone, over 30 local chefs, artisans and merchants offer a wide range of tasty eats and unique products.
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