Progressive Care Unit RN
Lexington, Kentucky
University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital

Travel/Contract Registered Nurse (PCU)

Location: Lexington, Kentucky
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Description

• Caring for Med/Surg patients in a Stepdown unit (PCU).
• Must have experience working at a Level One Trauma facility.
• Float requirement to other universal/progressive areas within the healthcare system.
• Every other weekend required.
• No local travelers within 100 miles accepted.
• No block scheduling; full weeks off requests between May and August will not be approved.
• Required experience includes PCU/AC/Tele/Med Surg.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Kentucky
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale Certification)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Telemetry experience
• Med Surg experience

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Candidates must have PC/AC/Tele/Med Surg experience.
• No block scheduling allowed; scheduling restrictions apply during May-August.
• Local travelers within 100 miles are not accepted.

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with trauma and progressive care experience seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity stepdown unit.