Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Louisville, KY
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3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Facility: Norton Audubon Hospital (Norton Healthcare)
Location: 1 Audubon Plaza Drive, Louisville, Kentucky 40217
Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (with potential extension)
Schedule: 36 hours/week | 12-hour Night Shifts (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM)
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
 

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Registered Nurse (RN) for the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) at Norton Audubon Hospital. This role focuses on delivering high-quality, patient- and family-centered care in a cardiac stepdown environment. The RN will manage post-procedural cardiac patients, utilizing clinical expertise, critical thinking, and evidence-based practice to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

This position follows the Kristin M. Swanson Model of Care, emphasizing compassionate, individualized care, patient education, and clinical excellence.

Unit Overview

• 14-bed cardiac stepdown unit (PCU)
• Patient ratio: 1:3 – 1:4
• Focus on post-procedural cardiac patients
• Common diagnoses:
  • NSTEMI
  • TAVR
  • Watchman procedures
  • Cardiac ablations
• Equipment & skills:
  • Telemetry monitoring (required)
  • Femstop devices
  • EKG interpretation
• Medications:
  • Nitroglycerin (NTG)
  • Heparin
  • Angiomax
  • Beta blockers
  • Plavix
• EMR: Epic
• Scrubs: Galaxy Blue

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and reassessments
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and titrate medications as needed
• Provide education to patients and families regarding care and recovery
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality outcomes
• Delegate tasks appropriately and support unit teamwork
• Participate in quality, safety, and process improvement initiatives
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license – Kentucky (required at submission)
• Minimum 2 years of acute care RN experience
• Recent PCU / cardiac stepdown experience
• Proficiency in telemetry interpretation and medication titration
• Experience with Epic EMR
• Certifications:
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

Preferred Experience

• Strong background in cardiac stepdown or post-procedural cardiac care
• Experience managing cardiac drips and interventions
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Work Environment & Expectations

• Night shift (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM)
• 3 shifts per week (36 hours)
• Every other weekend required
• Floating may be required based on unit needs

Why Join Norton Healthcare?

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a specialized cardiac stepdown unit within a respected healthcare system. Nurses will gain valuable experience managing complex cardiac cases while working in a supportive, team-driven environment focused on patient-centered care and clinical excellence.