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: 08/24/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse in Louisville, Kentucky. This role involves providing high-quality care for patients with cardiac and medical diagnoses in a 30-bed unit. The nurse will be responsible for managing patient care, coordinating with support staff, and utilizing specialized equipment in a fast-paced environment.
Job Details
- Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Kentucky RN license, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification, 1 year of experience in a similar setting.
- Patient Types/Common Diagnoses: Chest pain, cardiac diagnoses, PCI, general medical conditions.
- Patient Ratios: 1:5, occasionally 1:6.
- Support within the Department: PCA/Certified Nursing Assistant, HUC, charge nurse, phlebotomist, Respiratory Therapist available 24/7, hospitalist available 24/7.
- Technology/Equipment: Cerner Electronic Medical Record system, Plum 360 IV Pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing system, Phillips monitors.
- Unit Specific Equipment: Not specified.
- Floating: Floating to other mixed acuity units within scope of practice and scope of assignments.
- Orientation: New employee orientation, including 1 shift on the floor.
- Other Notes: Scrub color: Galaxy Blue. Free parking.
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 #1285352. 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: 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