Travel PCU Registered Nurse - $1,932 per week

Prime Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Lexington, Kentucky.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/11/2026
• Duration: 14 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

ID: 63891842 Shift: Night 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:30) Description: (VAYA OFFER) Primarily a trauma/surgical unit with emphasis on ortho trauma and fragility fracture/geriatric trauma. Will need candidates with exp in all surgical subspecialties. 2 years experience required. Level 1 Trauma exp required. ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, mobility with DME exp required. TNCC and Woundvac exp preferred. Charge nurse and spine/extremity brace exp preferred. Local travelers within 100 miles are not accepted at this facility. (BF L Lawson) Modified Time:8/11/2026 12:00:00 AM Account Manager: Lindsay Ferriss Account Manager Email: COVID-19 Vaccine: Required - Medical/Religious Exemptions Only Flu Vaccine: Required - Medical/Religious Exemptions Only Submittals:Low Job Requirements & Qualifications Previous Charge Experience : - Years of Experience : 2 Patient Ratio Experience : Charting System Experience : - Charting System Name : Community Hospital Experience : - LTAC Experience : - Trauma Level I Experience : Required Trauma Level II Experience : - Travel Experience Required : - Certifications : ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, TNCC*Skills : Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Management of dysrhythmias, PCA, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown, Wound Care/Wound Vac, Spine/Extremity Brace Management* Unit Details Staffing & Scheduling Scheduling Type : Other Patient Ratios Days : - Patient Ratios Nights : - Patient Ratios Weekends : - Float Required : - Call Required : - Weekend Coverage : True Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : - Pre-Approved Time Off : - Orientation Hours : 36 Facility & Patient Care Details Patient Age Groups : Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics Daily Census : 28 Number of Visits Per Day : - Number of Rooms : 28 Number of Beds : 30 Additional Unit Information Interdisciplinary Support : Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Phlebotomy, Radiology, Social Services, Lift Teams, Rapid Response Teams, Pharmacy, Transportation, Unit Secretary Patient Diagnoses : Abscess, isolated extremity fractures, skin flap/graft, vein grafting, trach placement, SBO, chole/appy(VAYA OFFER) Primarily a trauma/surgical unit with emphasis on ortho trauma and fragility fracture/geriatric trauma. Will need candidates with exp in all surgical subspecialties. 2 years experience required. Level 1 Trauma exp required. ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, mobility with DME exp required. TNCC and Woundvac exp preferred. Charge nurse and spine/extremity brace exp preferred. Special Procedures/Unit Details : Woundvac dressing changes (incisional, open, tunneled, graft/flap, instillation, fistula) Fascia-Iliaca blocks, blood product transfusions, ACES (addiction medicine) consultsCompliance requirements: BLS, ACLS, EKG Onboarding Exam, NIHSS, Math exam, Med/Pharmacology exam, Progressive Care Competency exam, Progressive Care skills, CORE exams Special Equipment : comfort with mobility given weight bearing limitations/restrictions- experience using walkers, crutches, wheelchairs for mobility- REQUIREDWoundVacs, Ambit pumps, PCAs (epidural, IV, nerve blocks), Traction, Spine/Extremity Braces, Aquarium dressing, telesitters #Tier3 Travel Compliance RTO - must be presented at time of submission. Any time off sent after the offer will not be approved. 2 yrs experience required in specialty - unless specified otherwise in the job description or UD. Compact or KY State License (required at time of submission) Locals: Not accepted within the following radiuses: Cath Lab RN, IR RN, and Radiology: 75 miles All Other Specialties: 100 miles At least 1 Reference Required at time of submission Candidates will float within hospital or to an affiliate hospital near by Return Staff Policy: Gone for 6 months to return as traveler License Hits : University of Kentucky WILL NOT accept any licensure hits. If you are submitting a traveler with a license hit, the submission will be rejected. PLEASE READ : For this health system- we MUST know at time of submission if they have previously worked at this facility . This must be noted on the profile to check their eligibility for rehire. Rehire eligibility at UK is checked by HR every Friday and should this eligibility check come back as ineligible post-offer, your traveler may be cancelled. Please discuss with your traveler at time of submission and ensure they are aware. Modules: Modules are billable, average 6.5 hours and not included in NBO hours Modules are completed during orientation and annually, and vary by specialty Submittal Details: #Tier3 Travel ComplianceRTO - must be presented at time of submission. Any time off sent after the offer will not be approved.2 yrs experience required in specialty - unless specified otherwise in the job description or UD.Compact or KY State License (required at time of submission)Locals: Not accepted within the following radiuses:Cath Lab RN, IR RN, and Radiology: 75 milesAll Other Specialties: 100 milesAt least 1 Reference Required at time of submissionCandidates will float within hospital or to an affiliate hospital near by Return Staff Policy: Gone for 6 months to return as travelerLicense Hits: University of Kentucky WILL NOT accept any licensure hits. If you are submitting a traveler with a license hit, the submission will be rejected.PLEASE READ: For this health system- we MUST know at time of submission if they have previously worked at this facility. This must be noted on the profile to check their eligibility for rehire. Rehire eligibility at UK is checked by HR every Friday and should this eligibility check come back as ineligible post-offer, your traveler may be cancelled. Please discuss with your traveler at time of submission and ensure they are aware.Modules:Modules are billable, average 6.5 hours and not included in NBO hoursModules are completed during orientation and annually, and vary by specialty Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:98

Prime Staffing Job ID #37424806. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:PCU/Step Down,19:00:00-07:30:00

About Prime Staffing

At Prime Staffing, we understand the importance of finding the perfect fit for both our clients and candidates. Prime Staffing utilizes a unique matchmaking approach, providing the most qualified contingent staffing to our clients, and the most competitive contracts to our workforce. Our experienced team takes the time to get to know both our clients and candidates, their needs, and preferences, to ensure that each placement is a success.

We offer a wide range of staffing services including temporary, temp-to-perm, and direct hire placements. Our extensive network of qualified candidates includes nurses, allied healthcare professionals, corporate support professionals and executives.