Travel Nurse RN - PCU - $2,102 per week in Louisville, KY

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Louisville
Posted on: June 30, 2025

Job Description:

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Louisville, Kentucky, 40202! Pay Information $2,102 per week About The Position Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Intermediate/Step Down Cardiac Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: 2 years License: Current State License Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIH Must-Have: Cardiac PCU experience CABG experience Description: No block scheduling. The role involves working in a cardiac unit specializing in post-operative care for coronary artery bypass grafts and valve surgeries. Responsibilities include managing patients with chest pain, dysrhythmias, and congestive heart failure. Nurses will provide care for patients post catheterization and those with pacemaker or AICD placements. Patient ratios are 4:1 or 5:1, and 6:1 if floated to other units. The unit has 16 beds and utilizes equipment such as IV pumps and chest tubes. Familiarity with electronic medical records is required. Nurses should be competent in post-cath sheath removal and managing cardiac drips such as Amiodarone, Cardizem, Primacor, Dobutamine, Dopamine, and Heparin. Team-oriented personality is essential. Scrub color is galaxy blue. General attire guidelines apply. 27834993EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing As a travel nurse, you'll work in various healthcare settings, gaining exposure to diverse patient populations, medical procedures, and healthcare systems. This broadens your clinical skills and enhances your adaptability. Different healthcare facilities may have varying nursing policies and procedures. Adapting to these variations helps you understand the importance of compliance and the rationale behind different policies. Different regions may incorporate alternative medicine practices into healthcare. Exposure to these diverse approaches broadens your understanding of holistic patient care. Travel nurses can bring fresh perspectives to healthcare facilities, contributing ideas and insights that may lead to improvements in patient care, safety, and overall healthcare quality. Travel nursing is a fulfilling adventure. The combination of professional growth, personal enrichment, and the excitement of exploring new places makes it a unique and rewarding career choice.

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