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: 10/26/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) registered nurse position in Louisville, Kentucky. This role involves caring for surgical patients, including those with GI, Orthopedic, Trauma, GYN/Oncological conditions, as well as sickle cell and general medical cases. The position requires strong clinical skills, compassion, and attention to detail to ensure excellent patient outcomes in a highly collaborative and supportive environment.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid BLS certification, NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification, at least 2 years of relevant experience; 3 years preferred.
- Patient Types/Common Diagnoses: Surgical patients (GI, Orthopedic, Trauma, GYN/Oncology), sickle cell, general medical.
- Patient Ratios: RN: 1:4-6.
- Support within the Department: CNA, Receptionist, Charge Nurse, Phlebotomy dependent staffing, Vascular access team, Sepsis and Rapid response teams, Shift coordinator during the day, 24/7 RT, Hospitalist, Specialists, Intensivists, and Remote Telemetry monitoring.
- Technology/Equipment: EMR using Cerner, Plum ICU Medical IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, Phillips monitors, sera steady, Arjo lifts, kangaroo PCA pumps, sapphire PCA pumps.
- Orientation: 24 hours (3 days) with a 12-hour shift at the end of week one and the start of week two.
- Shift Times: 7:00 PM 7:30 AM; clock-in at 6:53 AM, with a mandatory huddle at 7:00 AM.
- Floating: Float to mixed acuity units only.
- Additional notes: Scrub color is Galaxy Blue; free onsite parking with badge access.
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
Posted Date: 2026-10-06
Cross Country Job ID #1291986. 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