Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Louisville, KY
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,340/weekOverview
- Start Date08/31/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse position in Louisville, Kentucky. This role involves providing specialized care in a 28-bed unit with a focus on transplant, ESRD, dialysis, and general patient care. The nurse will support a collaborative team environment, utilizing advanced clinical skills and equipment to deliver high-quality patient care.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Nights shift, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid BLS (Basic Life Support) certification, CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification; 1 year of relevant clinical experience; ability to attend NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) training; current licensure to practice as an RN.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with transplant patients, manual peritoneal dialysis, and surgical preparation.
- Patient Types/Common Diagnoses: ESRD, dialysis patients, and upcoming training on transplant patients.
- Patient Ratios: RN: 1:2 for new kidney, CVT; 1:4; general: 1:5. CNA coverage during day and night shifts.
- Support within the Department: CNA, secretary, charge nurse, Phlebotomy, resource nurse, rapid response team, RT, hospitalist, transplant teams, and central tele monitoring are available 24/7.
- Technology/Equipment: EMR system, Cerner; IV pumps (Plum ICU Medical), Med dispensing (Omnicell); vital monitoring equipment, telemetering, and unit-specific tools.
- Orientation: 2 shifts of facility and unit orientation.
- Floating: First to float if needed, based on unit's policy.
- Other Notes: Scrub color - Galaxy Blue; free parking with badge access; unit culture includes celebrations and potlucks.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
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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