Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,227 per week in Lexington, KY

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit
Location: Lexington, KY
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,227 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 14 Weeks
Start Date: 12/15/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Lexington, Kentucky, 40536!

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Progressive Care Unit Duration: 14 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty License: Compact or state-specific license required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS Must-Have: - Epic experience required - Previous charge experience preferred - EKG interpretation skills - Ability to manage dysrhythmias - Experience with neuroscience patients Description: This position involves working in a combined Progressive Care and Medical-Surgical unit. Nurses will be expected to float between two units. There is a strong emphasis on caring for neuro patients, but staff may also care for overflow patients. Candidates must be trained on Epilepsy Monitoring for monitoring and interviewing epilepsy patients. The nurse-patient ratio is typically 1:3 to 1:5, depending on patient acuity. This role requires the ability to interpret dysrhythmias and manage them effectively. Candidates should have experience in telemetry and pre/post-neurosurgery care. The unit primarily serves adult and geriatric patient populations. The daily census averages 19 patients with care provided across 19 beds. Interdisciplinary support includes physical therapy, respiratory services, and social services. Applicants must meet compliance requirements for BLS, ACLS, EKG onboarding exams, and other competencies. Candidates should be prepared to work three out of five winter holidays. Local travel candidates living within a designated radius will not be accepted. Previous experience in relevant specialties is essential for consideration. Eligibility for rehire is checked regularly; past employment at the facility must be disclosed.

About Cynet Health

Your travel nursing adventure begins here. Matching talented nurses like you with high-paying travel jobs at the best facilities across all 50 states. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we fill. We understand this is a partnership. You will have no surprises. Your salary will be discussed upfront and there will be no troubling negotiation tactics. 

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam

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