Travel PCU Registered Nurse - $2,418 per week

GLC On-The-Go 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: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) | Louisville, KY | Contract

Quick Look

• Weekly Gross Pay: $2,297 - $2,418
• Shift: 12hr Nights, 7p-7a
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Number of Openings: 1

Join a leading acute-care hospital as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) in Louisville, KY. This contract position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a supportive team. We are committed to providing high-quality patient care and are looking for dedicated professionals to join us.

Unit Information:

• Beds: 23
• Minimum Years of Experience required: 1 year overall, 6 months neuro
• First-time travelers are welcome with manager approval.

Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:

• Laryngectomy
• PE
• DVT fem-pop bypass
• CHF
• COPD
• DM
• AMS
• Afib w/RVR
• Limb ischemia
• LE occlusion
• GI bleed
• Pneumonia
• Flap procedures

Patient Ratios: 1:5

Required License and Certifications:

• BLS
• NIHSS
• Vistelar training specific to UofL

Skills Required:

• Bipap
• High flow oxygen requirements
• Trach care
• Chest tube management
• PIV starts
• Wound/skin care
• Blood product administration
• Cardiac monitor/telemetry
• Central line care
• Drips: milrinone, heparin

Support within the Department:

• PCA/CNA
• Charge Nurse
• Respiratory Therapy 24/7
• Phlebotomy – IV/VAT Team: Yes, for stat/blood cultures/specialty draws only
• Hospitalist
• Remote tele monitoring

Technology/Equipment:

• EMR: Cerner
• IV Pump: Plum ICU Medical
• Med dispensing: Omnicell
• Monitors: Phillips
• Unit specific equipment: Mcube Bladder scanner, Sara Steady, NIHON KOHDEN AMERICA INC SVM-7260A, IVEA walker, Sara Flex, Maxi Move, Ultrasonic doppler, Kangaroo Omni Feeding system

Floating: Yes, could float within scope of practice and below.

Orientation (facility and unit):

• Day 1 - New Employee Orientation
• Day 2 - Patient Experience and NVCI class
• Day 3 - Nursing Orientation
• Day 4 - Unit Orientation (day)
• Day 5 - Unit Orientation (night)

Scheduling:

• Weekend rotation: Unit dependent - will at least be every third weekend
• On call: No
• Holiday Expectations: Will be placed in a holiday rotation if applicable
• Approval of RTO: NM for approval

Additional Notes:

• Scrub Color: Galaxy Blue
• Parking: Free, badge access parking lot

GLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you are ready to take the next step in your nursing career, apply now to join our dedicated team in Louisville, KY!

GLC On-The-Go Job ID #555645. 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: SF_RN PCU @ JH: 7 Towers-5003312

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