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Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Louisville, Kentucky
Jewish Hospital

$1,683-1,809/week
Posted 3 days ago  Verified
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Job Opportunity: Travel RN at Jewish Hospital, Louisville, KY

Position Overview

  • Specialty: RN
  • Facility: Jewish Hospital, part of the University of Louisville
  • Location: 200 Abraham Flexner Way, Louisville, KY 40202
  • Employment Type: Travel
  • Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

  • Department/Cost Center: 5003009
  • Number of Openings: 3
  • Shift: 6:45 AM - 7:15 PM
  • Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
  • Weekend Hours: Every other weekend
  • Call Requirements: None

Qualifications

  • Required Certifications:
    • BLS
    • NIH
    • Kentucky RN License
  • Years of Experience: 2+ years
  • Float Requirements: Yes – Any PCU or Med Surg

Unit Information

  • Number of Beds: 20
  • Patient Ratios: 5-6:1
  • Equipment Used:
    • IV pumps
    • Heart monitors
    • PCA pumps
    • Epidural pumps
    • JP drains
    • NG tubes
    • Wound vacs
  • EMR System: Cerner

Skills and Experience

  • Must Have Skills/Experience:
    • Med Surg experience
  • Preferred Skillset/Experience:
    • Cerner experience
  • Type of Patients on Unit: Mix of medical and surgical
  • Personality Fit:
    • Great personality
    • Willingness to work hard and collaborate as a team
    • Laid back with a sense of humor
    • Independent

Dress Code

  • Scrub Color: Galaxy Blue

Additional Information

Why Work at Jewish Hospital?

  • Academic Medical Center in downtown Louisville
  • New Heart Hospital with advanced heart care treatment
  • Accredited chest pain center providing comprehensive 24/7 STEMI heart attack care
  • Noted for numerous medical firsts in Kentucky and the nation, including:
    • First kidney transplant in 1964
    • First open-heart surgery in 1965
    • First heart transplant in 1984
    • First successful AbioCor™ Implantable Replacement Heart transplant
  • Offers acute inpatient and outpatient rehab services through UofL Health - Frazier Rehab Institute
  • Recognized for leading-edge therapies for spinal cord patients and as a National Parkinson Foundation Center of Excellence.
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Pros

Flexible schedule Teaching facilities

Cons

Low pay Necessary items scattered over four rooms Some doctors’ poor working attitudes tolerated by management

James R
James R
PCU - Progressive Care Unit (RN)
Staff Position May '24
Review of Jewish Hospital on Feb 15, 2025
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  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 442 beds
  • Epic Systems Corporation
ADDRESS200 Abraham Flexner WayLouisville, KY 40202
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Louisville, KY

About

Louisville is the largest city in Kentucky and the famous namesake of the Official Bat of Major League Baseball, the Louisville Slugger. It’s also well known as the host of the Kentucky Derby, the most prestigious American horse race. Many visitors note the city’s friendly hospitality, often called second to none. In fact, Louisville often ranks among the country's friendliest cities. It's where big-city amenities meet Southern charm with plenty of things to see and do. Take a stroll through Old Louisville, the third-largest National Preservation District in the U.S., ideal for lovers of architecture and history. Shopping is a treat, with everything from vintage to upscale shops and boutiques scattered throughout the city, and the dining scene is just as impressive and diverse. At Logan Street Market alone, over 30 local chefs, artisans and merchants offer a wide range of tasty eats and unique products.

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