Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,355 per week

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 86,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing allowance

Health insurance

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) assignment in Louisville, KY. The PCU focuses on cardiac and medical conditions including chest pain and PCI, with various responsibilities such as IV starts, drain management, and wound care.

The role requires an RN with 1 year of relevant experience and current BLS/ACLS/NIHSS certifications. Night shifts are 12 hours, with a minimum of 36 hours per week and a 13-week duration.

Qualifications

• RN with 1 year of relevant nursing experience.
• Licenses and certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS.
• Must hold current nursing license and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide PCU care for cardiac and medical diagnoses.
• Perform IV starts, wound care, drains and dressings.
• Monitor patients and manage CIWA/COWS protocols as needed.
• Work in a 30-bed PCU with typical ratios around 1:5 or 1:6.
• Possibility of within-scope float to other units.

Skills

RN

BLS

ACLS

NIHSS

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Louisville, Kentucky.

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

The organization is seeking a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse for a travel assignment. The role involves providing patient care in a mixed acuity unit with a focus on cardiac diagnoses, chest pain, PCI, and general medical conditions. The RN will deliver specialized care while utilizing advanced clinical skills and working within a dynamic healthcare environment.

Job Details

• Position Description:
  The PCU RN will provide clinical care to patients with cardiac and medical diagnoses, including chest pain and PCI. Responsibilities include IV starts, tube management (chest, JP drains, hemovacs), oral care, dressing changes, wound care, administering drips, and managing CIWA and COWS protocols. The unit has 30 beds, with patient ratios typically around 1:5 or 1:6.
• Required Qualifications:
  Licenses and certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS; 1 year of relevant experience; must have current license and certifications.
• Schedule:
  Night shifts, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  Experience in cardiac or critical care environments preferred.
• Additional Information:
  Orientation includes one shift on the floor and facility-specific training. The unit supports within-scope floating to other mixed acuity units. Scrub color is Galaxy Blue, and parking is free.
• Submission Requirements:
  Candidates must be willing to consider block scheduling, and all applications should be submitted in accordance with facility policies.

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 #1331427. 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