Malone Healthcare - Nursing 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: 08/25/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Travel RN – Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
13-Week Travel Contract
Join a 21-bed, high-acuity Progressive Care Unit caring for cardiac, pulmonary, renal, and complex medical patients. This is a great opportunity for experienced PCU nurses who are confident in a fast-paced environment.
What We're Looking For
- ✅ 3+ years of recent PCU/Stepdown/Intermediate Care experience
- ✅ At least one completed travel assignment (first-time travelers not accepted)
- ✅ BLS & NIHSS required
- ✅ Strong Cerner experience (comfort level 3 or higher)
Patient Population
You'll care for patients with:
- CHF and strict I&O monitoring
- Atrial fibrillation/flutter, SVT, NSTEMI, CAD
- COPD exacerbations and respiratory failure
- Pneumonia and pleural effusions
- Acute and chronic kidney failure
- Diabetes, anemia, altered mental status, and electrolyte imbalances
Required Skills
- Cardiac rhythm interpretation
- Continuous BiPAP & High-Flow Nasal Cannula
- Wound care, including pressure injuries and negative pressure wound therapy
- Surgical wound care
- Experience managing Heparin, Lasix, and Amiodarone drips
- Charge nurse experience is a plus and willingness to take charge is preferred
Unit Details
- 21-bed high-acuity PCU
- 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio
- EMR: Cerner
- Free parking
- Galaxy Blue scrubs
- Support includes CNAs, Unit Coordinator, and Charge RN
Schedule
- Every other weekend
- No on-call
- Holiday rotation required
- May float to similar units as needed
Orientation
- Hospital orientation (NEO)
- 2 shifts of unit orientation
Good to Know
- Minimal RTO is preferred, and early contract time-off requests are generally not approved.
- Candidates with strong clinical skills may still be considered on a case-by-case basis, even if they don't meet every preferred qualification.
If you're an experienced PCU/Stepdown RN looking for your next travel opportunity, I'd be happy to share more details and help you get submitted!
About Malone Healthcare - Nursing
With a commitment to providing a higher standard of service and experience in patient care, Malone Healthcare places expert nurses and allied health professionals in rewarding careers throughout the United States. As a leading healthcare staffing agency, Malone’s focus on compliance and integrity translates to a seamless experience for our team members and partner facilities. When you work with Malone Healthcare, you can rely on over 50 years of proven experience placing exceptional professionals in quality healthcare settings.
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- Continuing Education
- 401k retirement plan
- Pet insurance
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance