Travel Progressive Care Unit RN - $2,130 per week

About the Role

Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN) position in Louisville, Kentucky. This role involves working on a high acuity, comprehensive stroke unit with a focus on patient-centered care, teamwork, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered care on a high acuity comprehensive stroke unit
• Perform NIHSS monitoring
• Collaborate with CNA, receptionist, charge nurse, vascular access team, resource teams (including Sepsis and Rapid Response), hospitalist, specialists, intensivist (available 24/7), rehabilitation services, and laboratory support
• Float to mixed acuity units only if required
• Work every other weekend rotation; no on-call required
• Follow holiday schedule based on facility plan
• Clock in at 6:53 AM and be present for huddle at 7:00 AM

Shift & Schedule

• 12-hour shifts, days (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
• Minimum of 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation; no on-call required
• Holiday schedule based on facility plan

Patient Population

• Stroke, neuro conditions, intracranial hemorrhage (ICH), neurosurgery overflow, post TPA care, post mechanical thrombectomy
• Ratios: RN 4-6 patients based on acuity, 2 certified nursing assistants (CNAs) per shift, clerical support during the day

Required Qualifications

• Valid NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• 2 years of clinical experience
• Valid nursing license for Kentucky

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in high acuity or stroke units highly desirable

Technology & Equipment

• Cerner Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Plum ICU Medical IV pumps
• Philips monitors
• Arjo lifts
• Kangaroo pump
• Sapphire PCA pumps
• Serum steady
• Other specialty unit equipment

Orientation

• 24 hours (3 days) NEO
• 12-hour shift orientation at the end of the first week and at the start of the second week

Unit Culture & Logistics

• Supportive, collaborative unit culture focused on patient safety, teamwork, and professional development
• Scrub color: galaxy blue
• Free onsite parking with badge access

Benefits

• 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