RN: PCU/IMC/Stepdown

Job Description

Take your next travel assignment to Lexington as a Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse supporting patients with stroke and neurological needs. You will work night shifts in a stroke-focused PCU, with the possibility of floating to other progressive care units as needed. This assignment is suited for an RN with progressive care, medical-surgical acute care, and telemetry experience, along with proficiency in EKGs, BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS. ICU experience and neuro/stroke experience are preferred. A Kentucky or compact nursing license is required. Weekend and holiday availability is essential, including 5–6 weekend shifts per six-week period and three of five winter holidays. Night owls, this one is for you.

Weather

Lexington typically offers crisp, comfortable days and cool evenings during this time of year, with colorful foliage, refreshing air, and occasional rain. Layers and a light jacket are useful for exploring the city and surrounding areas.

Fun Things To Do

• Bourbon Trail Day Trip: Visit distilleries and scenic countryside throughout central Kentucky.

• Louisville Day Trip: Explore museums, riverfront attractions, and local dining in Kentucky’s largest city.

• Keeneland: Spend a day enjoying thoroughbred racing, historic grounds, and seasonal events.

• Kentucky Horse Park: Tour equine exhibits, trails, and educational attractions just outside Lexington.

• Lexington Distillery District: Enjoy food, drinks, live entertainment, and local events in a lively converted industrial setting.

Job Specifics

City and State: Lexington, Kentucky

Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM, three shifts per week

Duration: 14 weeks, 36 hours per week