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

Job Summary
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) position in a healthcare facility setting. The role involves providing specialized patient care to cardiac and post-surgical patients, with a focus on recovery and monitoring, in a fast-paced environment. The position offers opportunities for new travelers and requires a focus on patient safety and clinical excellence.

Job Details

• Position Description: RN in a Progressive Care Unit with 22 beds, primarily focused on recovery patient turnover, including cardiac and post-surgical cases such as TAVR, Mitral clip, Esophagectomy, wedge, lobectomy, and other cardiac monitoring needs.
• Qualifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications required; minimum 1 year of experience in PCU or related area; current state license.
• Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week.
• Additional Responsibilities: Sheath pulls, chest tubes, cardiac drips, doff management, tube feed management, possible support for art line management (preferred).
• Support and Equipment: Support staff includes PCA/CNA, hospitalists, RT available 24/7, telemetry monitoring, EMR system Cernero, IV pumps Plum ICU Medical, and portable monitors.
• Orientation: 2 shifts of orientation with the facility and unit.
• Flexibility: Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional notes: Scrub color: Galaxy Blue; parking: free, badge-access lot.
• Months of Assignment: Start 11/23/2026, end 02/20/2027.

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