Travel PCU RN - $1,934 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Lexington, Kentucky.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 8 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 8 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

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

Details

• Acute care setting within a 32-bed Progressive/Stepdown Care Unit (4IC PCU)
• Patient population primarily post-catheterization patients requiring sheath and TR band management
• TAVR experience preferred, with unit also serving as overflow for chest tube patients
• Medical patient population requiring telemetry monitoring with centralized tele monitoring system
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4-6 depending on acuity
• Care techs/aides available at approximately 1:15 ratio
• RNs required to titrate drips, excluding pressors, paralytics, and TPA
• RNs manage CPAP, BiPap, and High Flow equipment with in-house Respiratory Therapy support
• RNs read telemetry strips once per shift or with rhythm changes
• Night shift schedule (7p-7a) on an every-other-weekend rotation
• Self-scheduling subject to adjustment for balanced coverage
• 6 weekend shifts required within a 6-week period
• Floating to other floors may be required
• Uses EPIC EMR
• No call or standby requirements

Requirements

• Active KY or Compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Acute care hospital experience required
• Charge nurse coverage present on each shift, typically carrying a patient assignment
• Driver's license copy required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• Provide telemetry and post-catheterization nursing care within a stepdown unit setting
• Manage sheaths, TR bands, and assist with chest tube patients as needed
• Collaborate with in-house Respiratory Therapy for CPAP, BiPap, and High Flow patients
• Unit orientation consists of 1-2 shifts
• Holiday coverage required for 2 summer and 3 winter holidays
• Galaxy Blue scrub color required
• First-time travelers may be considered for this position
• Candidates may not have been directly employed by any CommonSpirit-associated facility, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year

American Traveler Job ID #P-779707. 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

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