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

Job Opportunity: PCU 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 for Medical/Surgical patients in a Stepdown (Progressive Care Unit) setting.
• Must have experience in Progressive Care (PC), Acute Care (AC), Telemetry (Tele), and Medical-Surgical nursing.
• Float requirement to other universal/progressive care areas within the healthcare system.
• Every other weekend required.
• Local travelers within 100 miles are not accepted.
• No block scheduling; full weeks off requests between May and August will not be approved.
• Must have at least 2 years of work experience at a Level One Trauma facility.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Kentucky
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, with at least 1 year of PCU experience within the last year
• Telemetry experience
• Medical-Surgical nursing experience
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• NIH Stroke Certification
• Pass/Fail Testing including EKG and Medication competency exams

Additional Notes

• Must complete all required background checks, health documents, certifications, and competency exams prior to start.
• Renewal plans must be in place for any certifications or licenses expiring during the contract.
• Candidates must comply with facility-specific policies including confidentiality, acceptable use, electronic communications, and password policies.
• No prior travel experience is explicitly required for this position.

This position is ideal for experienced PCU nurses with trauma facility background seeking a travel contract in a progressive care setting with night shifts.