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Travel Progressive Care Unit RN - $2,276 per week

American Traveler
  • Louisville, KY
  • $2,276 Per Week
2 days ago

Job Description

American Traveler 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: 10/25/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

  • Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
  • Hours: 36 hrs/wk
  • Start Date: Oct 25, 2026
  • Length: 13 weeks
  • Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Progressive Care Unit position requiring 2 years of acute PCU experience and KY or compact RN licensure.

Details

  • 32-bed Advanced Surgical Med-Surg unit (7W-NWC) caring for bariatric, GI, and colorectal surgical patients
  • Patient ratio of 5-6:1
  • Uses Epic EMR
  • RN reads telemetry but does not perform titration
  • Manages TPN and pain medications
  • Performs PCA management, feeding tube care, tracheostomy care, peritoneal dialysis, and wound vac care
  • Day shift schedule 6:45a-7:15p, three 12-hour shifts per week (36 hours)
  • Every other weekend required per unit need

Requirements

  • Active RN license (KY or Compact) required
  • Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
  • Minimum 2 years of acute inpatient PCU RN experience required
  • Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree (ASN) required
  • Epic EMR experience required

Additional Information

  • Responsible for patient assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation
  • Delegates tasks to licensed and non-licensed staff and serves as a mentor/preceptor
  • Provides patient and family education throughout care and at discharge
  • Participates in quality, safety, and service process improvement initiatives
  • Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to support patient and family needs

American Traveler Job ID #P-767172. 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: Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.

 

Numbers & Facts

LocationLouisville, KY

Skills

  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
  • Epic Systemsunmatched
  • Job Requisition Postingunmatched
  • Medicationsunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Nursingunmatched
  • Patient Assessmentunmatched
  • Patient Careunmatched
  • Patient Educationunmatched
  • Peritoneal Dialysisunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Progressive Care Unit (PCU)unmatched
  • Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
  • Safety Processunmatched
  • Surgical Proceduresunmatched
  • Telemetryunmatched
  • Titrationunmatched
  • Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)unmatched
  • Tracheotomyunmatched
  • Wound Careunmatched

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