Registered Nurse / Progressive Care Unit

Job Summary
Progressive Care Unit RN Louisville, KY. This position involves providing high-quality nursing care in a mixed-acuity surgical trauma environment. The role requires delivering patient-centered treatments for a diverse patient population, working collaboratively with a dynamic healthcare team during night shifts.

Job Details

• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid BLS certification, NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification, two or more years of Stepdown nursing experience, recent experience with blood administration, skeletal traction, drains, JP, chest tube management, wound dressings, wound vac management, wound care, Heparin infusion, high flow oxygen, stable BiPAP, and Tracheostomy care. Must have active nursing licensure and ability to work at least one 12-hour shift during orientation.
• Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience on a mixed acuity trauma or surgical unit, proficiency with EMR Cerner, and familiarity with IV pumps (Plum ICU Medical, Sapphire for PCA), Sera Steady, Arjo lifts, and Kangaroo pumps.
• Support within the Department: CNA support, receptionists, charge nurse, vascular access team, resource teams (Sepsis and Rapid Response), 24/7 hospitalist, specialist, intensivist, and units for education.
• Orientation: 24 hours total, including one online training day, two in-person days, plus modules. Orientation includes a 12-hour shift at the end of week one and a 12-hour shift at the start of week two.
• Float: Float to mixed acuity units; CAP preceptor acts as a traveler, including potential float to similar units.
• Technology/Equipment: EMR: Cerner; IV Pump: Plum ICU Medical; Monitors: Phillips; other equipment: Sera Steady, Arjo lifts, kangaroo pump, sapphire pump for PCA.
• Scheduling: Every other weekend; no on-call; holiday staffing as scheduled; RTO approved through the manager, especially around holiday weeks.
• Other Notes: Scrub color is Galaxy Blue; parking available onsite with badge access.

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

Other

As one of the leading suppliers of travel healthcare professionals and a Best of Staffing® Talent Award winner, Cross Country Nurses offers thousands of opportunities for healthcare professionals across the country. We have relationships with more than 2,500 healthcare facilities nationwide and offer excellent compensation and one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the industry. Have the freedom to decide where you want to work and take your career where you want it to go when you travel with us.