RN - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) | Louisville, KY | Contract

Quick Look

  • Weekly Gross Pay: $2,193 - $2,308
  • Shift: 12hr Nights, 7p-7a
  • Start Date: 11/23/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks

Join a leading acute-care hospital in Louisville, KY, as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) RN. This contract position offers a chance to work in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment, caring for patients with moderate to high acuity cardiac, pulmonary, renal, and medical conditions.

Unit Information:

  • Beds: 21
  • Minimum Years of Experience required: 3 years recent PCU/SD/Intermediate care
  • First-time travelers: Not accepted; must have completed one assignment

Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:

  • CHF, strict I&Os, SVT, a-fib, a-flutter, NSTEMI, coronary artery disease
  • COPD exacerbations, cystic fibrosis, pneumonia, pleural effusions with thoras
  • Respiratory failure, acute and chronic kidney failure, altered mental status
  • Metabolic/electrolyte abnormalities, DM, anemia

Patient Ratios: 1:5

Required License, National Certification, Certs:

  • BLS
  • NIHSS
  • Vistelar training specific to UofL

Skills required:

  • Continual bipap, high-flow nasal cannula, wound care (including dressing pressure injuries)
  • Surgical wound care, negative pressure dressing, interpreting cardiac rhythms
  • Drips: Heparin, Lasix, Amiodarone
  • Preferred: charge experience and willingness to take on charge duties

Support within the Department:

  • PCA/CNA
  • Unit Coordinator (secretary)
  • Charge RN takes patient assignment

Technology/Equipment:

  • EMR: Cerner required, comfortability score 3 or higher
  • IV Pump: ICU Medical
  • Med dispensing: Omnicell
  • Monitors: Phillips
  • Unit specific equipment: Oximizer, Sarah Steady, Hoyer Lift

Floating: Yes, could float to like units.

Orientation (facility and unit): NEO, 2 shifts on the floor.

Scheduling:

  • Weekend rotation: Every other weekend
  • On call: No
  • Holiday Expectations: Will be put in a holiday rotation
  • Approval of RTO: to go through manager, minimal RTO, no early contract time-off requests

Other notes:

  • Scrub Color: Galaxy Blue
  • Parking: Free, badge access to parking lot
  • Unit Culture: If a candidate does not meet one of the following criteria but demonstrates strong clinical performance, manager will review and consider case by case. Years experience, one successful travel assignment, strong Cerner experience, minimal/no early contract RTO.

GLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you are ready to take the next step in your nursing career and meet the qualifications, apply now to join our team!