Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
4 days ago
Louisville
GHR Healthcare 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: 03/15/2026, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours PCU Registered Nurse (Travel) — Night Shift in Louisville, KY 40241. 13-week assignment starts 3/15/2026. Kentucky RN license and 2+ years acute care/PCU experience required. \n\n Step into a rewarding travel nursing opportunity as a PCU Registered Nurse in vibrant Louisville, KY (40241). Join a dedicated team providing high-quality, patient-centered care in a progressive care / step-down unit. This travel nurse role is ideal for RNs with acute inpatient and telemetry experience who want to explore Louisville’s welcoming community, rich culture, and parks during a short-term assignment. \n\nJob Details\n\n • Location: Louisville, KY 40241 — Louisville nursing jobs / Kentucky travel nurse opportunity\n, • Start Date: March 15, 2026\n, • End Date: June 13, 2026\n, • Contract Length: 13 weeks\n, • Shift: Night Shift (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM), every other weekend required\n, • Shift Duration: 12-hour nights\n, • Schedule: 3 shifts per week (3x12 schedule)\n, • Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week\n, • Employment Type: Travel, On-Site — travel nursing job, acute care RN role\n, • Openings: 5 positions available\n, • Estimated Weekly Pay: $1910–$2010\n\n\nQualifications / Job Requirements\n\n, • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kentucky (required at time of submission) — Kentucky RN jobs\n, • Minimum 2 years of acute inpatient RN experience, with recent Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / step-down / telemetry patient care\n, • Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS\n, • Experience with Epic electronic medical record (EMR) system\n, • Education: Nursing Diploma or Associate’s Degree (ASN)\n, • Strong assessment, independent decision-making, and care planning skills in an acute care setting\n, • Excellent collaboration, communication, and patient education abilities\n, • English proficiency (read, write, speak)\n\n\nResponsibilities\n\n, • Perform comprehensive assessments and reassessments per policy and patient condition, demonstrating sound clinical judgment in the PCU / step-down unit\n, • Develop, implement, and revise individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams\n, • Monitor telemetry and patient responses to clinical interventions; accurately document care using Epic EMR\n, • Facilitate and provide patient and family education throughout the hospital stay and at discharge\n, • Delegate tasks to licensed and non-licensed personnel; function as a mentor and preceptor as needed\n, • Promote teamwork, quality improvement, patient safety, and service excellence within the unit\n, • Participate in practice governance, regulatory compliance, and evidence-based practice initiatives\n\n\nWhat We Offer\n\n, • Supportive travel nurse experience in a progressive care / telemetry setting\n, • Opportunity to work with Epic EMR and a collaborative interdisciplinary team\n GHR Healthcare Job ID #461699. 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: PCU About GHR Healthcare For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.