Cross Country Nurses 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: 11/23/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit Location not provided. This position supports a dynamic, mixed-acuity surgical trauma unit caring for patients with trauma-related, postoperative, orthopedic, and complex medical needs. The role requires strong clinical skills in progressive care, wound management, blood administration, respiratory support, and specialized drainage and traction therapies.

Job Details Schedule: 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Weekend rotation occurs every other weekend, with no on-call requirement.

Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse licensure; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification; at least 2 years of stepdown nursing experience; prior travel nursing experience; proficiency with blood administration, skeletal and Bucks traction, drains, Jackson-Pratt (JP) drains, chest tube management, wound dressings, wound vacuum management, wound care, heparin infusions, high-flow oxygen, stable bilevel positive airway pressure, and tracheostomy care.

Preferred Qualifications: At least 3 years of stepdown experience and at least 6 months of Level I or Level II trauma experience.

Additional Information: Patient populations include postsurgical trauma, motor vehicle accident injuries, elective surgeries, Whipple procedures, cholecystectomies, gunshot wounds, blunt and penetrating trauma, assaults, all-terrain vehicle injuries, amputations, and orthopedic injuries requiring external fixation and pin-site care. Typical nurse-to-patient ratios range from 1:4 to 1:6, with support from licensed practical nurses and certified nursing assistants. The unit provides care in a mixed-acuity environment without drip titration; patients requiring titration are transferred to intensive care. Orientation includes online and in-person training, followed by two 12-hour unit orientation shifts. Holiday scheduling is based on scheduled workdays.

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 Cross Country Job ID 1345396. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Progressive Care Unit About Cross Country Nurses You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits 401k retirement plan Referral bonus