Travel PCU Registered Nurse - $2,220 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Lexington, Kentucky.

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 05/19/2026
• Duration: 14 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 19, 2026
• Length: 14 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring Level 1-2 trauma experience and proficiency with complex post-surgical patients on night shifts.

• Acute Progressive Care Unit (PCU) in a hospital setting
• Heavy trauma and GI post-operative patient population
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00–07:30
• Telemetry monitoring experience required for this unit

• Active KY or compact RN license in hand at time of consideration
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and Telemetry
• Level 1–2 trauma experience required; first-time travelers with Level 1 trauma experience may be considered
• Trauma and general surgery post-operative experience required
• Experience with abdominal surgeries required
• Experience with tracheostomies (trachs) required
• Proficiency with Foley catheters, surgical drains, wound vacs, ostomies, ports, and PICCs required
• Experience with TPN and lipid administration required
• Surgical oncology experience required
• 2 supervisory references from within the last 3 years of employment required for consideration
• RN license must be free of any licensure hits

• First-time travelers with Level 1 trauma experience are welcome to apply
• Candidates whose permanent residence is within 100 miles of the facility are not eligible for this position
• Former permanent staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 6 months before being eligible to return as a traveler
• All requested time off (RTO) must be disclosed upfront; RTO requests submitted after consideration will not be approved
• 13-week contract (approximately 14 weeks in duration)

American Traveler Job ID #P-697627. 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: Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.