Progressive Care PCU Registered Nurse (RN)

Amergis; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 2,184,000 - 2,366,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Weekly paychecks

401(k) plan

Awards programs

Job summary

Amergis is seeking a Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN) for a travel assignment in Lexington, KY. The PCU RN will deliver care to telemetry and progressive care patients, exercising clinical judgment with supervision and coordinating patient care in a step-down setting.

Requirements include an active RN license in the practicing state, 1+ year PCU experience, CPR, health certification, and compliance with relevant standards. Benefits include competitive pay and weekly paychecks.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse License for the state in which the nurse practices.
• One year professional nursing experience preferred with one year progressive care unit experience preferred.
• CPR certification if applicable.
• TB questionnaire/PPD or chest x-ray if applicable.
• Current Health certificate per contract or state regulation.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to telemetry/progressive care patients.
• Demonstrate clinical judgment and critical thinking in patient care.
• Coordinate patient care and assist others in the unit.

Skills

RN license

PCU experience

CPR certification

TB/PPD testing

Health certificate

18+ years old

Job description

Progressive Care PCU Registered Nurse (RN)

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Job Type: Travel

Pay: 936 Week

Hours: 36.00

Location: Lexington, KY

The Progressive Care Unit RN, assumes the responsibility and accountability for delivering patient care to telemetry/progressive care patients. The Progressive Care Unit RN demonstrates the ability to make clinical judgments in an effective and efficient manner with supervision. This individual employs critical thinking and performance ability in the coordination of patient care, consistently performs according to nursing standards, and is accountable in managing patient care and assisting others in the management of patient care. The Progressive Care Unit RN is sometimes also called a step-down nurse, cardiac stepdown, neuro stepdown, surgical stepdown and in some medical centers, the PCU is also known as a transition or intermediate unit.

Minimum Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse License for the state in which the nurse practices
• One year prior professional nursing experience preferred with one year progressive care unit experience preferred
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Category: Nursing

Job Function: Nursing | RN | RN - Progressive Care PCU

Job Type: Travel

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0675

Contract Duration: 14

Pay Rate: $936 / Week

Date Posted: 2026-09-09T16:06:29