Travel PCU Registered Nurse - $2,243 per week
GHR Healthcare 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: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
PCU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nurse Assignment | Louisville, KY (40241)
Travel RN opportunity in Louisville, KY — PCU Registered Nurse needed for EMU/seizure monitoring (med-surg/PCU level of care). 13-week travel assignment, 12-hour night shifts. Apply now to join a supportive Louisville healthcare team.
Louisville, KY (40241) is known for its vibrant culture, friendly community, and rich history. The city offers a lively arts scene, diverse dining options, and beautiful parks along the Ohio River. Enjoy easy access to local amenities, festivals, and the welcoming atmosphere that makes Louisville a great place to live and work during your assignment.
Job Details- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,000 - $2,100 (Competitive travel RN pay)
- Location: Louisville, KY 40241 — Louisville nursing jobs / Kentucky travel nursing
- Unit: EMU (Seizure Monitoring Unit) – Med/Surg / PCU RN role
- Patient Ratio: No more than 4:1 (low patient ratios)
- Number of Beds: 6
- Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM), every other weekend
- Hours per Week: 36
- Duration: 13 weeks (90 days) — travel assignment
- Start Date: August 10, 2025
- End Date: November 8, 2025
- Scrub Color: Galaxy blue (not provided)
- Charting: EPIC (Epic charting experience preferred)
- Minimum 2 years of acute care RN experience (PCU / med-surg / telemetry experience preferred)
- Diploma or Associate degree in Nursing
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- ACLS, BLS, and NIH certifications required
- Clinical skills: IV insertion, blood draws, PICC/Central Line management, CPAP/BiPAP
- Ability to read tele strips and interpret EEG/telemetry monitoring
- Provide high-quality patient care as a PCU Registered Nurse in the EMU/seizure monitoring unit
- Monitor and assess patients with seizure diagnoses using EEG and cardiac/telemetry monitors
- Administer common medications including Ativan and antiseizure medications per protocol
- Perform IV insertions, blood draws, and manage PICC/Central Lines
- Operate and manage CPAP/BiPAP equipment when indicated
- Maintain accurate documentation using the EPIC electronic health record
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members (physicians, EEG techs, respiratory therapy, pharmacy) to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Work every other weekend as part of the scheduled shift rotation
Enjoy low patient ratios, supportive colleagues, and professional growth during this travel nursing assignment in Louisville, KY. This PCU RN role is ideal for an experienced acute care nurse looking to expand clinical skills in seizure monitoring and telemetry.
Apply now to be considered for this Travel RN opportunity in Louisville, Kentucky. Join our healthcare team today and advance your nursing career in a caring, community-focused environment.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
GHR Healthcare Job ID #472653. 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: PCU
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