Travel PCU RN - Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

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: 09/21/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) position in Louisville, Kentucky. This role involves providing high-quality patient care in a comprehensive stroke and high acuity unit with a focus on teamwork, compassion, and patient-centered service. The position supports a high-acuity environment emphasizing collaboration and professional growth. Job Details: Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week Required Qualifications: Active NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification, BLS (Basic Life Support), at least 2 years of RN experience in a similar setting, and valid licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Kentucky Preferred Qualifications: Experience in neuro assessment, phlebotomy, EKG rhythm analysis, and vascular access skills such as port access and Heparin GTT management Float: Float to mixed acuity only Additional Information: Unit is built on teamwork, compassion, and dedication to patient-centered care within a high acuity environment. Orientation includes 24 hours, comprising two 12-hour shifts at the end of week one and the start of week two. Staffing includes a charge nurse, CNA, vascular access team, resource teams (Sepsis and RAPIDO), and support from hospitalists, specialists, and intensivists available 24/7. Technology includes Cerner electronic medical records, Plum ICU Medical IV pumps, Phillips monitors, and unit-specific equipment such as Arjo lifts, Kangaroo pumps, and Sapphire PCA pumps. Support staff includes CNA, receptionist, and multiple support teams. Shift is scheduled from 7AM to 7:30PM with clock-in at 6:53AM, and participation in morning huddles is required. Scrub color is galaxy blue, with free onsite parking available. 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 Posted Date: 2026-08-25 Cross Country Job ID 1286828. 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: 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