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: 11/09/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
The organization is seeking a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse for a travel assignment. The role involves providing patient care in a mixed acuity unit with a focus on cardiac diagnoses, chest pain, PCI, and general medical conditions. The RN will deliver specialized care while utilizing advanced clinical skills and working within a dynamic healthcare environment.
Job Details
- Position Description:
The PCU RN will provide clinical care to patients with cardiac and medical diagnoses, including chest pain and PCI. Responsibilities include IV starts, tube management (chest, JP drains, hemovacs), oral care, dressing changes, wound care, administering drips, and managing CIWA and COWS protocols. The unit has 30 beds, with patient ratios typically around 1:5 or 1:6. - Required Qualifications:
Licenses and certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS; 1 year of relevant experience; must have current license and certifications. - Schedule:
Night shifts, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week. - Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in cardiac or critical care environments preferred. - Additional Information:
Orientation includes one shift on the floor and facility-specific training. The unit supports within-scope floating to other mixed acuity units. Scrub color is Galaxy Blue, and parking is free. - Submission Requirements:
Candidates must be willing to consider block scheduling, and all applications should be submitted in accordance with facility policies.
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 #1331427. 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: 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