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Progressive Care Unit Travel Nursing Jobs Kentucky for RNs

Top PCU Travel Nurse Jobs in Kentucky for Registered Nurse

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top PCU travel nurse jobs in Kentucky. We currently offer 8 of the best available PCU nurse travel jobs in the state. Kentucky PCU travel jobs are currently available in cities like Louisville and Frankfort. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. At AMN Healthcare, we’ve made it easy for you to compare Kentucky PCU nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

The average wage for an Progressive Care Unit travel nurse in Kentucky as of Dec 1, 2024 was $2,001 weekly. Currently, you can find PCU jobs in Kentucky with a salary range between $1,533 to $2,109 per week. The city with the highest paying PCU job in Kentucky currently is Frankfort with a position for a Registered Nurse – Progressive Care at $1,690 per week.

There are many incredible hospital facilities in Kentucky to find PCU travel nursing work in. Frankfort Regional Medical Center in Frankfort, UofL Health – Jewish Hospital in Louisville and UofL Health – Mary & Elizabeth Hospital in Louisville all have PCU departments that may have jobs available.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for PCU travel jobs in Kentucky. The earliest start date in Kentucky is Feb 3, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Progressive Care role at $2,109 per week. The latest start date for an job in Kentucky is Feb 17, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Progressive Care role at $2,109 per week. You can also find the best time for you by sorting on “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a Progressive Care Unit travel nurse job in Kentucky including 13 weeks.

Kentucky is a popular place to work for PCU travel nurses, with great things to do, people to meet and places to see! You can learn more about travel nursing benefits here.

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Top Cities in Kentucky with Travel Progressive Care Unit Jobs

AMN Healthcare currently has 8 Progressive Care Unit jobs in Kentucky and 328 Progressive Care Unit jobs nationwide. Be sure to check back daily for updates, or if you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter that can help expedite the process of finding your perfect opportunity.

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Highest Paying Jobs in Frankfort, KY

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Progressive Care Unit positions available in Frankfort.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Frankfort, Kentucky – 40601
  • 12 N,
  • February 10, 2025
  • 13
$1,533 to $1,690
Weekly Pay*
Level 3 Trauma Center; Magnet hospital
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Highest Paying Jobs in Louisville, KY

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Progressive Care Unit positions available in Louisville.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Louisville, Kentucky – 40202
  • 12 N,
  • February 10, 2025
  • 13
$1,914 to $2,109
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Louisville, Kentucky – 40202
  • 12 N,
  • February 17, 2025
  • 13
$1,914 to $2,109
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Louisville, Kentucky – 40202
  • 12 N,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 13
$1,914 to $2,109
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Louisville, Kentucky – 40202
  • 12 N,
  • February 10, 2025
  • 13
$1,914 to $2,109
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Louisville, Kentucky – 40215
  • 12 N,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 13
$1,914 to $2,109
Weekly Pay*
Outstanding Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. 300 bed community hospital offers a full range of vascular, orthopedic, cardiac, neurological, surgical, rehabilitative and 24/7 emergency services. Louisville, Kentucky’s largest city, sits on the Ohio River along the Indiana border. Every May, its race course Churchill Downs hosts the Kentucky Derby. Baseball is celebrated at the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory, where Major League bats are produced. With a booming bourbon renaissance, iconic attractions, and a renowned culinary scene, Louisville is an experience like no other city.
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Highest Paying Jobs in Indianapolis, IN

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Progressive Care Unit positions available in Indianapolis.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Indianapolis, Indiana – 46237
  • 12 N,
  • February 10, 2025
  • 13
$1,777 to $1,958
Weekly Pay*
Acute Intermediate Care/Progressive Care/Step-down Number of Beds – 37 beds; 10 are acuity/ventilator adaptable Patient Ratios – 1:3-4 patients; based on acuity levels may have one or two assignments of 1:2 ratio Type of equipment – ventilators, bipap, high-flow/salter NC oxygen delivery. All patients are on wall mounted cardiac monitors. End-tidal CO2 monitor may be used for specific patient requirements. Alaris IV pumps =, Vocera communication device Call Requirements No standing “on-call” requirements; rarely may be put on call if low volume Weekends: Every third weekend & holiday rotation. If call in on your scheduled weekend to work, will be required to make up that weekend.
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Highest Paying Jobs in Chillicothe, OH

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Progressive Care Unit positions available in Chillicothe.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Chillicothe, Ohio – 45601
  • 12 D,
  • January 27, 2025
  • 13
$1,851 to $2,040
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Chillicothe, Ohio – 45601
  • 12 N,
  • January 27, 2025
  • 13
$1,851 to $2,040
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Chillicothe, Ohio – 45601
  • 12 N,
  • February 10, 2025
  • 13
$1,851 to $2,040
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Chillicothe, Ohio – 45601
  • 12 D,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 12
$1,851 to $2,040
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Highest Paying Jobs in Springfield, OH

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Progressive Care Unit positions available in Springfield.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Springfield, Ohio – 45504
  • 12 D,
  • January 27, 2025
  • 12
$1,727 to $1,904
Weekly Pay*
Position will not accept local candidates EKG exam is required (study guide in Simplify library) position requires BLS, ACLS and NIHSS 12 HR shifts , EOW, EOH 16 week contracts preferred Navy blue scrubs Job Description 30 Bed Unit Drips: Cardizem, nitro, amio, cardene, dobutamine, dopamine, & titration. Oxygen: Trachs, BIPAP, Hiflow, NO vents. Chest tubes, JPs, NO Alines Ratios 1:4 (higher acuity) but can go to 1:5-6. Typically 2 patient care assistants. Monitor techs available to watch telemetry. Charge nurses primarily out of ratio depending on census and staffing. *All listed ratios are subject to change based on staffing availability at the facility. Ratios are never guaranteed but are what the unit typically attempts to achieve with normalized staffing.
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Springfield, Ohio – 45504
  • 12 N,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 13
$1,727 to $1,904
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Springfield, Ohio – 45504
  • 12 N,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 13
$1,727 to $1,904
Weekly Pay*
Unit Specific Details 3North/ICU Stepdown Unit 36 GTE Position will not accept local candidates EKG exam is required (study guide in Simplify library) Must have BLS, ACLS and NIHSS 12 HR Nights, EOW, EOH Navy blue scrubs Job Description 30 Bed Unit Lines/Drains/Devices: Could see NG’s, JP’s, Hemovac drains, Wound Vac’s, Chest tubes, Central Lines, PICC lines, HD lines. Oxygen: All oxygen modalities except vents. Adult patients needing stepdown/intermediate care with focus on post-ICU care and COVID+ patients. Homedynamically stable. Hyperstensive emergency requiring IV drips. Confusion/agitation/substance withdrawal with RN assessment/intervention no more frequently than every 2 hours. Ratios: Try to stick to 1:4* Navy Blue Scrubs
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Springfield, Ohio – 45504
  • 12 D,
  • January 27, 2025
  • 12
$1,727 to $1,904
Weekly Pay*
Position will not accept local candidates EKG exam is required (study guide in Simplify library) position requires BLS, ACLS and NIHSS 12 HR shifts , EOW, EOH 16 week contracts preferred Navy blue scrubs Job Description 30 Bed Unit Drips: Cardizem, nitro, amio, cardene, dobutamine, dopamine, & titration. Oxygen: Trachs, BIPAP, Hiflow, NO vents. Chest tubes, JPs, NO Alines Ratios 1:4 (higher acuity) but can go to 1:5-6. Typically 2 patient care assistants. Monitor techs available to watch telemetry. Charge nurses primarily out of ratio depending on census and staffing. *All listed ratios are subject to change based on staffing availability at the facility. Ratios are never guaranteed but are what the unit typically attempts to achieve with normalized staffing.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Springfield, Ohio – 45504
  • 12 D,
  • January 27, 2025
  • 12
$1,727 to $1,904
Weekly Pay*
Position will not accept local candidates EKG exam is required (study guide in Simplify library) position requires BLS, ACLS and NIHSS 12 HR shifts , EOW, EOH 16 week contracts preferred Navy blue scrubs Job Description 30 Bed Unit Drips: Cardizem, nitro, amio, cardene, dobutamine, dopamine, & titration. Oxygen: Trachs, BIPAP, Hiflow, NO vents. Chest tubes, JPs, NO Alines Ratios 1:4 (higher acuity) but can go to 1:5-6. Typically 2 patient care assistants. Monitor techs available to watch telemetry. Charge nurses primarily out of ratio depending on census and staffing. *All listed ratios are subject to change based on staffing availability at the facility. Ratios are never guaranteed but are what the unit typically attempts to achieve with normalized staffing.
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Statistics on PCU Jobs in Kentucky

Review helpful statistics about PCU traveling nurse jobs in Kentucky. The data is based on the last three complete months of PCU job postings in the state of Kentucky. It is regularly updated, so you can find the most recent Progressive Care Unit job salary trends, the types of shifts and contract durations most commonly available in Kentucky for travel nursing jobs.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Travel Progressive Care Unit Jobs in Kentucky

How much does an Progressive Care Unit travel nurse make on average in Kentucky?

A PCU nurse in Kentucky can make an average of $1,944 per week.

How much does a night shift PCU travel nurse make on average in Kentucky?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Progressive Care Unit nurse in Kentucky can make an average of $1,963 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a day shift PCU travel nurse make on average in Kentucky?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Progressive Care Unit nurse in Kentucky can make an average of $1,882 per week based on recent job availability. Learn more about Travel Nursing Salaries.

How many travel Progressive Care Unit jobs are available in Kentucky?

There are currently 8 Progressive Care Unit travel nursing jobs available in Kentucky. We also get new jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.

What healthcare facilities have RN Progressive Care Unit staff in Kentucky?

  • Concentra Urgent Care – CVG Airport/Mineola Pike in Erlanger
  • University of Kentucky Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in Lexington-Fayette
  • St. Claire Medical Pavilion in Morehead
  • Hartland Family Dental Care in Bowling Green
  • Signify – Kentucky in Frankfort

What types of shifts are most common for PCU travel nursing jobs in Kentucky?

Based on the last 6 months of data, 12 Hour Night shifts were the most common shifts in Kentucky cities.

What is the most common contract duration for PCU travel jobs in Kentucky?

Based on recent months, the most common contract for a Progressive Care Unit travel job in Kentucky is 13.

Locating PCU Travel Nursing Jobs in Kentucky

In Kentucky, cities like Frankfort, Lexington, Lexington-Fayette, Louisville, and Maysville have travel PCU nursing jobs and traveling nurse housing available. It’s a great state to work in, hosting facilities like Concentra Urgent Care – CVG Airport/Mineola Pike, University of Kentucky Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, St. Claire Medical Pavilion, Hartland Family Dental Care and Signify – Kentucky, all with nurse specialties and Progressive Care Unit staff.

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Healthcare Facilities in Kentucky that offer Progressive Care Unit Jobs

These are just examples of some of the healthcare facilities in and around the Kentucky area that have historically offered jobs for Progressive Care Unit professionals.
UofL Health – Jewish Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 N, 10 D, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 and 11
Departments
Ambulatory Pre-Post Op Cardiovascular ICU Cardiovascular Operating Room Cardiovascular Operating Room Case Manager Cath Lab Electrophysiology Lab Emergency Room Endoscopy Intensive Care Unit Interventional Radiology Medical Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Operating Room Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Pre/Post Operative Progressive Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Telemetry Telemetry
Address
200 Abraham Flexner Way
Louisville, KY 40202
UofL Health – University of Louisville Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13, 5, 7, and 8
Departments
Bone Marrow Transplant Case Manager Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Interventional Radiology Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Oncology Oncology Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Psychiatric Telemetry Telemetry
Address
530 S Jackson Street
Louisville, KY 40202
UofL Health – Mary & Elizabeth Hospital
Shifts
8 E, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Departments
Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical Oncology Oncology Operating Room Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Pre/Post Operative Progressive Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Psychiatric Rehabilitation
Address
4402 Churchman Avenue, Suite 106
Louisville, KY 40215
Norton Suburban
Shifts
8 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, and 4
Departments
Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Labor & Delivery Oncology Oncology Operating Room Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Postpartum Progressive Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Telemetry Telemetry
Address
4001 Dutchmans Lane
Louisville, KY 40207
NORTON HOSPITAL
Shifts
12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12 and 13
Departments
Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Telemetry Telemetry
Address
200 East Chestnut Street
Louisville, KY 40202
NORTON AUDUBON HOSPITAL REFERENCE LAB
Shifts
8 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12 and 13
Departments
Cardiovascular ICU Cardiovascular Operating Room Cardiovascular Operating Room Cath Lab Intensive Care Unit Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Telemetry Telemetry
Address
1 Audubon Plaza Dr
Louisville, KY 40217
Meadowview Regional Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13, 10, and 8
Departments
Cath Lab Emergency Room First Assist Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical Operating Room Progressive Care Unit
Address
989 Medical Park Dr
Maysville, KY 41056
Frankfort Regional Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Departments
Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical Operating Room Progressive Care Unit Telemetry
Address
299 King’s Daughters Drive
Frankfort, KY 40601
Norton Brownsboro Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, and 11
Departments
Intensive Care Unit Operating Room Operating Room Progressive Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Telemetry Telemetry
Address
4960 Norton Healthcare Blvd
Louisville, KY 40241
Mercy Health – Lourdes Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, and 2
Departments
Cardiovascular Operating Room Medical Surgical Progressive Care Unit
Address
1530 Lone Oak Road
Paducah, KY 42003
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