Registered Nurse - PCU @ UK Albert B. Chandler Hospital

Job Title:
Registered Nurse Job Specialty:
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Job Duration:
14 weeks Shift:
Night 3x12-Hour (19:
00 - 07:
30) Guaranteed Hours:
36 or 48 hours/week contracts available Experience:
2 years recent ICU experience required, must have 1 year of Level 1 trauma experience in high acuity PCU License:
Compact or State License required Certifications:
ACLS, BLS, NIHSS Required Must-Have:
Critical thinking skills, ability to work with patients that may need rapid response.
Experience in PCU, Med/Surg, Tele required
- Must float to ICU or other PCU units as needed.- No first-time travelers; previous traveling experience required.- Will orient to other transitional units within the facility.- All COVID-19 and flu vaccinations are required with medical/religious exemptions only.- RTO must be presented at the time of submission; any time off sent after the offer will not be approved.- Candidates will float within the hospital or to nearby affiliate hospitals.- Return Staff Policy:
Candidates must have been gone for 90 days to return as travelers.- Background checks are strictly enforced; licensure hits or background hits will result in

Orientation includes 8 hours of non-billable time.- PACU Call Policy includes a response time of 1 hour, with specified call hours during weekdays and weekends.- Floating requirements for PACU involve closing at specified times, with call frequency anticipated for 2-3 shifts per schedule period (6 weeks).This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where adaptability and expertise in high-acuity patient care are valued.