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: 11/23/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) Location unspecified. This position involves providing specialized nursing care in a mixed acuity unit with a focus on cardiac diagnoses, chest pain, PCI, and general medical cases. The role requires adapting to a dynamic environment, utilizing critical skills such as IV starts, tube management, wound care, and medication administration.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Valid BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certifications, and CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) training. A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse is required. A minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar setting or related specialty is preferred.
- Schedule: Dayshift with 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week, starting on 11/23/2026 and ending on 02/20/2027.
- Additional Information: The RN will perform IV starts, manage tubes including chest, JP drains, and hemovacs, provide oral care, dressing changes, and wound care. The role involves working within scope of practice across mixed acuity units, including within scope of float rotations if applicable. Orientation includes a one-shift orientation on the floor followed by facility-specific training. Scrub color is Galaxy Blue, and parking is free.
- Submission Requirements: Candidates must be able to demonstrate proficiency in skilled nursing procedures and be prepared to work in a fast-paced, diverse clinical setting.
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 #1338291. 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