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: 11/22/2026
- 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: Nov 22, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring KY or compact RN license, Epic experience, and neuro experience.
Details
- Work in a 42-bed Transitional Care Unit (3E/3W TCU)
- Patient ratios of 4:1 or 3:1
- Patient population includes stroke, transplant, and PD diagnoses
- Uses Epic EMR system
- Uses dynamap and bladder scanner equipment
- Administers time-critical medications including insulin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, heparin, and nitro
- Day shift schedule, 645a-715p
- 36 hours per week, 3 shifts per week at 12 hours each
- Required to work every other weekend
- RN must read telemetry and titrate medications
Requirements
- Active RN license (KY or Compact) currently in hand
- Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
- Minimum 2 years acute inpatient PCU RN experience
- Epic EMR experience required
- Neuro experience required
- Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree (ASN) required
Additional Information
- Responsible for assessment, development, implementation, and evaluation of patient care plans
- Delegates tasks to licensed and non-licensed staff and functions as a mentor/preceptor
- Facilitates patient and family education specific to care needs
- Participates in quality, safety, and service process improvement efforts within a Practice Governance framework
- Supportive culture with flexible scheduling
American Traveler Job ID #P-773712. 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.