Travel Nurse RN, PCU Pay up to $2,120/WK

Travel Nurse RN, PCU

University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital Lexington, Kentucky

Job Shift: 07:00 PM 07:00 AM | Work Week Hours: 36.0 | Weekly Pay: Up to $2,300/WK

Start Date: 12/14/2026

Registered Nurse (RN) Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Join our team as a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU), providing specialized care for patients who require close monitoring but do not need intensive care unit-level support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess patients' conditions regularly and develop personalized care plans tailored to their medical needs.
• Administer medications, monitor vital signs closely, and adjust treatments according to patient responses under physician guidance.
• Utilize advanced monitoring equipment to track patient progress effectively.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient management and smooth transitions of care.
• Educate patients and families about health conditions, treatment regimens, recovery processes, and discharge planning.
• Create accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions provided, and outcomes achieved in medical records systems.

Work Environment:

• This role is based in hospital PCUs serving patients transitioning from intensive care or requiring intermediate-level monitoring and support.
• The position requires strong clinical judgment, adaptability, effective communication skills, and the ability to handle dynamic healthcare situations calmly.

Benefits:

• A competitive salary with potential for career growth within progressive care nursing specialties or leadership roles.
• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance coverage, retirement savings options, and paid leave policies.
• Supportive continuing education resources designed to maintain licensure requirements and enhance progressive care nursing competencies.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Your commitment to delivering high-quality intermediate-level patient care is greatly appreciated. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where every employee can thrive professionally while positively impacting patient health outcomes daily.

*This information is based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Actual job responsibilities may vary by location.