Progressive Care Unit RN
Louisville, KY
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,485/weekOverview
- Start Date11/09/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) in a healthcare facility. This role involves providing specialized care for post-operative cardiac patients, including those recovering from coronary bypass grafts, valve surgeries, and various cardiac conditions. The position requires administering and monitoring advanced treatments and collaborating within a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Job Details
- Unit Information: 16-bed Heart Progressive Care Unit (PCU) with an average patient census, specializing in post-op Coronary Bypass Graft, Valve surgery, Chest pain, Dysrhythmia with pre/post Pacemaker/AICD placement, pre/post Cath Lab, CHF
- Schedule: Nights shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week
- Qualifications: Valid BLS and NIHSS certifications. ACLS preferred. Required to have relevant skills in heart rhythm interpretation, trach care, chest tube management, PIV starts, phlebotomy, post-op heart surgeries. Experience with drips such as Heparin, Primacor, amiodarone, dobutamine
- Support within the Department: 2 PCA/CNA on days, 1 CNA on night shift, unit coordinator during daytime, charge RN on assignment, 24/7 Respiratory Therapy, limited IV/VAT team support for stat/blood cultures/specialty draws, remote telemonitoring
- Technology/Equipment: Cernero EMR, Plum ICU Medical IV Pumps, Philips monitors, Omnicell medication dispensing, hospital-specific equipment, and unit-specific supplies
- Float: Float rotation may be required to Medical Surgical and other Intermediate Care Units, with at least 1-hour notification prior to shift
- Orientation: 8 hours of online modules, NVCI class, nursing orientation class, Thursday day shift orientation scheduled 0645-1915 plus 1 additional orientation shift
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
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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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