Progressive Care Unit RN
Louisville, KY
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) Night Shift Location unspecified. This role involves providing patient care in a mixed acuity unit specializing in step-down, Telemetry, and surgical post-op patients. The position requires a versatile nurse experienced in handling higher levels of care, with a focus on trauma, post-surgical, and other acute diagnoses, ensuring safe and effective patient management.

Job Details

• Position Description:
  The role offers a 12-hour night shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week, starting from 11/09/2026 through 02/06/2027. The unit generally accommodates a patient ratio of 1:5 RN to patient with additional CNA support and clerical staff during the day.

• Required Qualifications:
  Valid license in the relevant state, with certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), NIHSS, and relevant clinical skills such as blood administration, wound management, and mechanical ventilator support. Experience in step-down, Telemetry, or higher acuity care settings for at least 2 years is required, with preference for 3 years.

• Preferred Qualifications:
  Experience with trauma, surgical, GSW, blunt trauma, and post-operative care; familiarity with EMR systems, vascular access, wound vacs, and advanced monitoring equipment.

• Additional Responsibilities:
  Handling complex patient needs including wound care, drains, skeletal traction, and medication management such as Heparin infusions, insulin, and high-flow oxygen support. The role also involves cross-training in phlebotomy, lab collection, and support for various specialized teams including vascular access, sepsis, and rapid response.

• Shift and Scheduling Details:
  Night shift from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with clock-in permissible at 6:53 AM and mandatory huddle attendance at 7:00 PM. The position adheres to holiday scheduling with limited holiday time-off requests.

• Orientation:
  24 hours of orientation split over the first two weeks, including a 12-hour shift at the end of week one, and at the start of week two.

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