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

Job Opportunity: PCU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Lexington, Kentucky
Contract Length: 14 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

• Provide nursing care in an Adult Trauma/Surgical unit at a Level 1 facility.
• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience is required.
• Trauma experience must be clearly documented in work history.
• Local travelers within 100 miles are not accepted for this position.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kentucky
• Minimum of 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, with experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience working with adult patients
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients

Background and Verification Requirements

• Comprehensive background checks including:

  • County and national criminal background checks covering all locations lived/worked in the last 7 years.
  • Sex offender registry search.
  • Education verification or signed official transcript/diploma as a placeholder.
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG exclusion checks within 30 days of start and updated annually.
• Employment verification covering 7 years, fully completed at least 8 business days prior to start.
• Two supervisor references verified within 6 months of start; must confirm direct supervision.
• Employment application must explain any gaps longer than 30 days.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must renew all expiring certifications, competencies, and health documents prior to clearance for the assignment.
• The facility requires completion of an annual EKG competency certification onsite.
• Pass/Fail EKG exam must be completed within the first week of booking; failure after two attempts results in cancellation.
• Candidates must complete all required competency exams and skills checklists through the designated platforms within 1 year of start and maintain current status throughout the contract.
• This position does not accept local travelers within 100 miles of the facility.

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