Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $3,215 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: 07/06/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) position is located in Louisville, Kentucky. This role involves providing care within a high acuity, mixed patient population, including stroke and neuro-related diagnoses. Candidates are required to bring their nursing license on the first day. The position offers night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with the ability to clock in at 6:53 AM, and requires a minimum of 36 hours per week.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Current nursing license, NIHSS certification, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, 2 years of nursing experience required, 3 years preferred.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in neuro assessments, phlebotomy, EKG rhythm analysis, and managing stable high flow and Bipap ventilations.
• Float: Float to mixed acuity only.
• Additional Information:
  • 2-3 discharges per day, average stay of 6-10 days.
  • Staffing includes 1 RN per 4-6 patients based on acuity, 2 CNAs each shift, and 1 clerical staff during the day.
  • Nursing staff may be responsible for lab collections; phlebotomy staffing is dependent.
  • Support teams available include vascular access, sepsis and rapid response teams, shift coordinators, RT, hospitalist, specialists, and intensivists available 24/7.
  • Department utilizes Cerner electronic medical record system, and equipment includes Cerner IV pumps, monitors, and other unit-specific devices.
  • Orientation includes 24 hours (3 days) with 1 shift at the end of week one and 1 at the start of week two.
  • The unit culture is high acuity with new leadership, emphasizing neuro and stroke patient care.
  • Scrub color is galaxy blue, with free onsite parking provided.
  • No on-call requirement; weekend rotation every other weekend; scheduled days are based on facility's preferences.

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 #1270452. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 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