Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,032 per week

Company : Planet Healthcare

Location : Louisville, KY, 40201

Posted Date : 2 November 2025

Job Type : Contractor

Category : Nursing

Occupation : Nurse

Job Details

Planet 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: 10/19/2025
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours
Employment Type: Travel

Locum Tenens Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse – Night Shift in Louisville, KY

Advance your nursing career with a rewarding locum tenens opportunity as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse in Louisville, Kentucky (40207). This 13-week night shift contract offers experienced RNs the chance to join a leading healthcare team, deliver exceptional patient care, and experience the vibrant culture of Louisville. Apply now to make a difference in Kentucky healthcare!

PCU RN Job Details – Louisville, KY

Position: Locum Tenens Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN)
Location: Louisville, KY 40207 (Kentucky nursing jobs)
Healthcare Setting: Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Contract Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 10/19/2025 – End: 1/17/2026)
Shift: 12-hour night shifts (6:45pm – 7:15am), every other weekend
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
Estimated Weekly Salary: $1860 - $1910

Registered Nurse Qualifications

Active Kentucky RN license (Registered Nurse – Kentucky)
Minimum 2 years of recent inpatient acute care RN experience
Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing (ASN)
Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills

PCU RN Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and ongoing reassessments in the Progressive Care Unit
Develop, implement, and revise individualized care plans with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams
Monitor, evaluate, and document patient responses to clinical interventions
Provide patient and family education throughout hospitalization and at discharge
Delegate tasks to licensed and non-licensed staff, mentor and precept new nurses, and promote teamwork
Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and service excellence initiatives
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and contribute to Practice Governance

Ready to take the next step in your nursing career? Apply now to join our Louisville healthcare team as a Locum Tenens PCU Registered Nurse!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.

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.

Planet Healthcare Job ID #411730. 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

About Planet Healthcare

Delivering Vital Healthcare Talent. Today.

Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide array of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare.

Our Methodology

Let’s face it; finding a new job can be scary. Whether you’re currently employed or in between positions, the search can feel overwhelming. If you’re looking for support, guidance and an upper-hand on the competition, you’ve come to the right place. We know that not every job, company or commute is right for everyone, so Planet Healthcare recruiters are trained to not only discuss our open job orders, but to find out about your search and take a proactive approach to the market. Our recruiters are experts in this industry and we are your advocate and partner during your job search. We look forward to working with you soon.

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Benefits

Medical benefits
Vision benefits
Dental benefits
401k retirement plan
Weekly pay
Referral bonus