PCU Registered Nurse
Lexington, Kentucky
University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - PCU

Location: Lexington, Kentucky
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Description

• Work on a progressive/acute care unit (PCU).
• Must have 2 years of medical-surgical telemetry nursing experience.
• Oncology experience preferred.
• Chemotherapy certification preferred but not required.
• Must have availability to work some summer holidays.
• Local travelers within 100 miles are not accepted.

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only, RQI accepted.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only, RQI accepted.
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit specifics (e.g., PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM).
• Pass/Fail EKG/Medication exam required for certain units including PCU/Stepdown.
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) Blue Card may be required.
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam.
• Unit-specific competency exams and skills checklists must be completed and current.
• State RN license verification required within 30 days of start.
• NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kentucky.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nursing, with at least some experience within the last year.
• Minimum 2 years of medical-surgical telemetry (Med-Surg Tele) nursing experience.
• Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification.
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification.
• Acknowledgement and successful completion of Pass/Fail testing, including EKG and Medication exams.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification or competency.

Background and Health Requirements

• Background checks including county criminal, national criminal, sex offender, and education verification required.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, or PA.
• Fit mask test within 1 year, updated annually.
• Immunizations and health documents required and must be current:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (annual renewal)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B immunity or declination (annual renewal)
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Flu vaccination/documentation (annual, with exemptions accepted)
  • COVID vaccination or approved exemption; booster preferred but not required
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, updated annually.

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references verified within 6 months of start.
• Employment application with explanation for any gaps over 30 days.
• Employment verification for the past 7 years.
• Completion of required skills checklists annually.
• Must pass facility-specific exams and competency tests with required scores.
• Must comply with facility policies including confidentiality, acceptable use, and electronic communications.

Notes

• Candidates must have a renewal plan in place for any certifications or documents expiring during the contract.
• Facility does not accept local travelers within 100 miles.
• This is a travel/contract position requiring flexibility and adherence to strict credentialing and compliance standards.