Travel PCU / Telemetry RN - $2,564 per week

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, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Night Shift RN for a Progressive Care/Telemetry Unit position requiring 2 years of acute inpatient PCU experience and a KY or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in a 34-bed Telemetry/PCU unit with a 4-5:1 patient ratio
• Patient population includes pulmonary and sickle cell diagnoses
• Medication administration includes antibiotics, heparin, and pain management
• Clinical skills required include IV management, PCA, CPAP, feeding tubes, wound vac care, dialysis fistula care, cardioversion, and EKGs
• Night shift schedule from 6:45pm-7:15am, 3 shifts per week (36 hours)
• Every other weekend required per unit need
• Uses Epic EMR system

Requirements

• Active RN license (KY or Compact) required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of acute inpatient PCU RN experience required
• Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree (ASN) required
• Tele or titration experience not required

Additional Information

• Join a newer team with a strong collaborative culture
• Responsible for patient assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Participates in a Practice Governance model promoting evidence-based practice
• Provides patient and family education throughout care and at discharge
• Mentors and precepts staff while delegating tasks to licensed and non-licensed personnel
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to support patient and organizational needs

American Traveler Job ID #P-767443. 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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