Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,304 per week

LanceSoft is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Louisville, Kentucky.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: PCU - Progressive Care UnitDiscipline: RNStart Date: 05/24/2026Duration: 13 weeks36 hours per weekShift: 12 hours, nightsEmployment Type: TravelRegistered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Unit (PCU)Facility: Norton Audubon Hospital (Norton Healthcare)Location: 1 Audubon Plaza Drive, Louisville, Kentucky 40217Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (with potential extension)Schedule: 36 hours/week | 12-hour Night Shifts (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM)Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend Job SummaryWe are seeking a skilled Registered Nurse (RN) for the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) at Norton Audubon Hospital. This role focuses on delivering high-quality, patient- and family-centered care in a cardiac stepdown environment. The RN will manage post-procedural cardiac patients, utilizing clinical expertise, critical thinking, and evidence-based practice to ensure optimal patient outcomes.This position follows the Kristin M. Swanson Model of Care, emphasizing compassionate, individualized care, patient education, and clinical excellence.Unit Overview14-bed cardiac stepdown unit (PCU)Patient ratio: 1:3 – 1:4Focus on post-procedural cardiac patientsCommon diagnoses:NSTEMITAVRWatchman proceduresCardiac ablationsEquipment & skills:Telemetry monitoring (required)Femstop devicesEKG interpretationMedications:Nitroglycerin (NTG)HeparinAngiomaxBeta blockersPlavixEMR: EpicScrubs: Galaxy BlueKey ResponsibilitiesPerform comprehensive patient assessments and reassessmentsDevelop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plansMonitor cardiac rhythms and titrate medications as neededProvide education to patients and families regarding care and recoveryCollaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality outcomesDelegate tasks appropriately and support unit teamworkParticipate in quality, safety, and process improvement initiativesMaintain accurate and timely documentationRequired QualificationsActive Registered Nurse (RN) license – Kentucky (required at submission)Minimum 2 years of acute care RN experienceRecent PCU / cardiac stepdown experienceProficiency in telemetry interpretation and medication titrationExperience with Epic EMRCertifications:BLSACLSNIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)Preferred ExperienceStrong background in cardiac stepdown or post-procedural cardiac careExperience managing cardiac drips and interventionsAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environmentWork Environment & ExpectationsNight shift (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM)3 shifts per week (36 hours)Every other weekend requiredFloating may be required based on unit needsWhy Join Norton Healthcare?This is an excellent opportunity to work in a specialized cardiac stepdown unit within a respected healthcare system. Nurses will gain valuable experience managing complex cardiac cases while working in a supportive, team-driven environment focused on patient-centered care and clinical excellence.• Medical & Health Insurance Benefits from First Day for All Clinical and Patient-Facing Employees.• 401K Plan.•"Your Way is Paid" – we pay for ALL employment requirements, onboarding, physicals, titers, etc.• $300 - $1000 referral bonus.About LanceSoftEstablished in 2000, LanceSoft is a Certified MBE and Woman-Owned organization. Lancesoft Inc. is one of the highest rated companies in the industry. We have been recognized as one of the Largest Staffing firms and ranked in the top 50 fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing firms in 2022. Lancesoft offers short- and long-term contracts, permanent placements, and travel opportunities to credentialed and experienced professionals throughout the United States. We pride ourselves on having industry leading benefits. We understand the importance of partnering with an expert who values your needs, which is why we’re 100% committed to finding you an assignment that best matches your career and lifestyle goals. Our team of experienced career specialists takes the time to understand your needs and match you with the right job Lancesoft has been chosen by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the Best Staffing Firms to Work for.LanceSoft specializes in providing Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, LPNs/LVNs, Social Workers, Medical Assistants, and Certified Nursing Assistants to work in Acute Care Centers, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Long-Term Care centers, Rehab Facilities, Behavioral Health Centers, Drug & Alcohol Facilities, Home Health & Community Health, Urgent Care Clinics, and many other provider-based facilities.BenefitsWeekly payMedical benefits