Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,214 per week in Lexington, KY

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Lexington
Posted on: April 5, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit Location: Lexington, KY Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,214 per week Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 14 Weeks Start Date: 5/19/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Lexington, Kentucky, 40536! Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Progressive Care Unit Duration: 14 Weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 2 years in specialty License: Compact or state license required at time of submission Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS Must-Have: - Telemetry experience - Experience with trauma surgical patients and abdominal transplant population - Familiarity with drips such as insulin and heparin - Wound care and fracture care experience - Post-surgical skills, traction, and patient mobility experience Description: Experience with trauma surgical patient populations, especially in a Level 1 trauma center or high-volume facility. Preferred experience includes wound care, fracture care, and post-surgical skills. Telemetry experience is required. Candidates should be familiar with drips such as heparin and insulin. BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications are required. Candidates may be required to float within the hospital or to nearby affiliate hospitals. Preferred experience includes tracheostomy care and surgical drain management. Knowledge of managing dysrhythmias and IV insulin/heparin protocols is essential. Experience with solid organ transplants such as liver or kidney is necessary. The patient population includes adults with trauma or acute surgical conditions. Daily census is approximately 20 patients with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 4:1. Compliance with special exams and onboarding assessments is mandatory. Knowledge of the job details and policies is crucial for candidates. Refer to job requirements to verify necessary qualifications. Candidates should ensure their rehire eligibility if they have previously worked in the facility. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Change environments regularly to prevent burnout, maintaining enthusiasm and passion for your nursing career. The variety in assignments keeps your work engaging and fulfilling. Different healthcare facilities may have varying levels of technological advancements. Working in diverse settings exposes you to a range of medical technologies, contributing to your technological literacy. 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. Exposure to a variety of cases and healthcare environments improves your clinical judgment and decision-making skills. This can be particularly valuable in high-pressure situations. Travel nursing exposes you to various healthcare professionals, including industry leaders and experts. Networking with these individuals can open doors to mentorship and career advancement opportunities. Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 29550164EXPTEMP

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