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Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN) Travel Nurse Job – Louisville, Kentucky

Make a meaningful impact as an experienced Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse in Louisville, Kentucky. This 13-week acute care travel nursing contract is ideal for a PCU RN who thrives in a collaborative environment and is committed to safe, patient- and family-centered care. You will care for medically complex patients while partnering with an interdisciplinary team to support strong clinical outcomes.

Located in the 40241 area of Louisville, this on-site hospital nursing assignment offers access to a welcoming community with beautiful parks, diverse dining, local arts and entertainment, and convenient connections throughout the region.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,070–$2,180
• Nursing Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Progressive Care Nursing
• Location: Louisville, Kentucky 40241
• Start Date: August 30, 2026
• Contract End Date: November 28, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Openings: 4
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour shifts
• Shift: Night shift, approximately 6:45 p.m.–7:15 a.m.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Work Setting: On-site, acute inpatient Progressive Care Unit

PCU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent acute inpatient PCU, progressive care or intermediate care nursing experience
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Kentucky
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Current NIH Stroke Scale certification
• Recent experience using Epic electronic medical records (EMR)
• Strong clinical judgment, communication and patient advocacy skills
• Ability to work night shifts and every other weekend

Progressive Care RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients requiring progressive or intermediate-level monitoring and treatment.
• Perform and document patient assessments and reassessments according to policy and changes in condition.
• Develop, prioritize and implement individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients, families and the interdisciplinary team.
• Monitor patient responses to clinical interventions and promptly communicate changes in condition.
• Administer medications and treatments safely while following established clinical standards and procedures.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatments, medications, recovery and discharge planning.
• Delegate appropriately to licensed and non-licensed team members and promote effective teamwork.
• Support quality improvement, patient safety, evidence-based practice and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Serve as a resource, mentor or preceptor to colleagues as appropriate.

Apply now for this Progressive Care Unit RN travel contract in Louisville, Kentucky, and join a collaborative acute care nursing team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.