Travel Progressive Care Unit RN - $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: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
A registered nurse specializing in Progressive Care Unit (PCU) care in Louisville, Kentucky. This position involves providing care within a high-acuity, mixed acuity environment on a comprehensive stroke unit. Candidates are required to bring their nursing license on the first day of shift. The position requires a minimum of two years of relevant experience.

Job Details:

• Location: Louisville, KY
• Shift: Night shift, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with a clock-in time of 6:53 AM and mandatory attendance at the daily huddle at 7:00 AM.
• Schedule: 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, 2 years of clinical experience in a similar setting (3 years preferred).
• Responsibilities: Performing neurological assessments, phlebotomy, EKG rhythm analysis, NG/Dobhoff tube management by nurses, port access, medication administration including heparin infusions and Argatroban, managing patients on high-flow oxygen and BiPAP, and utilizing advanced medical equipment such as EMR systems, infusion pumps, monitors, and unit-specific devices.
• Support within the Department: Includes CNA support, receptionist, charge nurse, phlebotomy staff, vascular access team, sepsis and rapid response teams, and 24/7 coverage by hospitalists, specialists, intensivists, and remote telemetry monitoring.
• Additional Information:
  • Patient flow involves 2-3 discharges per day with an average stay of 6-10 days.
  • Staffing ratios are acuity-based (RN: 1:4-6; CNAs: 2 per shift, plus clerical support).
  • Orientation includes 24 hours (3 days) of training, with specific shifts scheduled at week one end and week two start.
  • Weekend rotations occur every other weekend, with no on-call required.
  • Uniform: Galaxy blue scrubs.
  • Parking: Free onsite flat lot with badge access.
  • The unit is characterized by high acuity, led by a new management team, and specializes in stroke care.

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 #1270450. 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