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: 08/17/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse position located in Louisville, Kentucky. This role involves caring for a diverse patient population, including oncology and post-operative patients recovering from complex surgeries. The ideal candidate will provide skilled, compassionate care in a highly collaborative and supportive environment, working closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the safety and well-being of patients.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Nights shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, with weekend rotations every other week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid BLS and NIHSS certifications; 2 years of experience in a similar setting; Kentucky nursing license or compact license; experience with blood administration, skeletal traction, drains, JP drains, CT, wound care, wound vac management, Heparin infusion, high flow oxygen therapy, BiPAP, PCA pain management.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with vascular access teams and sepsis protocols; first-time travelers are not accepted.
- Float: Float to mixed acuity setting may be required.
- Additional Information: New staff orientation includes a 24-hour facility orientation (three 12-hour shifts) plus one 12-hour shift at the start of week two. The unit fosters a patient-centered, collaborative culture dedicated to high-quality care and continuous learning.
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 #1291996. 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