Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,350 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Louisville, Kentucky.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/22/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in the Progressive Care Unit located in Louisville, Kentucky. This position involves providing specialized patient care within a designated medical unit, focusing on patients requiring close monitoring and advanced nursing skills. Candidates are required to bring their nursing license on the first day of employment.

Job Details:

• Location: Louisville, Kentucky
• Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification, 0 years of experience required, with at least 0 years of relevant nursing experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Bipap, high flow oxygen requirements, trach care, chest tube management, Peripheral Intravenous (PIV) starts, wound/skin care, blood product administration, cardiac monitor/telemetry, central line care, and drips including milrinone and heparin.
• Additional Information: The role requires working in a team with support from PCA/CNA staff and charge nurses. Orientation includes multiple days of unit and departmental training. The candidate must be comfortable floating within scope of practice and scope of the unit. Scrub color is Galaxy Blue. Parking is provided free with badge access. The position may include holiday rotations as applicable, and limited on-call duties.

Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1265549. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Progressive Care Unit

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus