Travel PCU/Step Down Registered Nurse

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Prime Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Lexington, Kentucky.

Job Description & Requirements\n

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• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
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• Discipline: RN
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• Start Date: 08/25/2026
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• Duration: 14 weeks
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• 36 hours per week
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• Shift: 12 hours
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• Employment Type: Travel
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ID: 64237376 Shift: Night 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:30) Description: (Progressive/Acute ONCOLOGY unit) and will require ACLS, BLS, telemetry, must have 2 yrs med-surg tele experience, preferred oncology experience, chemo certification preferred but not required. Must have availability to work some of the summer holidays. Local travelers within 100 miles are not accepted at this facility. (BF A Baens) Modified Time:8/25/2026 12:00:00 AM Account Manager: Lindsay Ferriss Account Manager Email: COVID-19 Vaccine: Required - Medical/Religious Exemptions Only Flu Vaccine: Required - Medical/Religious Exemptions Only Submittals:High Job Requirements & Qualifications Previous Charge Experience : - Years of Experience : 1 Patient Ratio Experience : Charting System Experience : - Charting System Name : Community Hospital Experience : - LTAC Experience : - Trauma Level I Experience : - Trauma Level II Experience : - Travel Experience Required : - Certifications : ACLS, BLS, OCN*Skills : Administer Chemo* Unit Details Staffing & Scheduling Scheduling Type : self Patient Ratios Days : 4 Patient Ratios Nights : 4 Patient Ratios Weekends : 4 Float Required : - Call Required : - Weekend Coverage : - Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : 4-6 shifts/6 weeks Pre-Approved Time Off : two Orientation Hours : 36 Facility & Patient Care Details Patient Age Groups : Adults, Geriatrics Daily Census : 31 Number of Visits Per Day : - Number of Rooms : 31 Number of Beds : 31 Additional Unit Information Interdisciplinary Support : Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Social Services, Rapid Response Teams, Pharmacy, Transportation, Unit Secretary Patient Diagnoses : surgical oncology- any solid tumor including the management of the disease and symptom management. Including ENT- head and neckLocated in Markey Cancer Center Special Procedures/Unit Details : Chemo administrationWill be asked to work 4-6 weekend shifts in a 6 week period. Send to manger candidates with large hospital experience between 1-2 years experience to screen. Manager STRONGLY prefers experienced travelers. Will consider if candidate is strong w/o travel. Call not usually required. Blocked Scheduling acceptable.Compliance requirements: BLS, ACLS, EKG Onboarding exam, Math exam, Med/Pharmacology exam, Progressive Care Competency exam, Oncology Competency exam, Progressive Care skills, Oncology skills,CORE exams*Chemo Certification Preferred-ONS Blue Provider Card Special Equipment : Must have 1 year Med/Surg experience, oncology experience preferred. BLS, ACLS required, Chemo Certification preferred but not required. #Tier3 Travel Compliance RTO - must be presented at time of submission. Any time off sent after the offer will not be approved. 2 yrs experience required in specialty - unless specified otherwise in the job description or UD. Compact or KY State License (required at time of submission) Locals: Not accepted within the following radiuses: Cath Lab RN, IR RN, and Radiology: 75 miles All Other Specialties: 100 miles At least 1 Reference Required at time of submission Candidates will float within hospital or to an affiliate hospital near by Return Staff Policy: Gone from all UK affiliated facilities for 6 months to return as traveler License Hits : University of Kentucky WILL NOT accept any licensure hits. If you are submitting a traveler with a license hit, the submission will be rejected. PLEASE READ : For this health system- we MUST know at time of submission if they have previously worked at this facility . This must be noted on the profile to check their eligibility for rehire. Rehire eligibility at UK is checked by HR every Friday and should this eligibility check come back as ineligible post-offer, your traveler may be cancelled. Please discuss with your traveler at time of submission and ensure they are aware. Modules: Modules are billable, average 6.5 hours and not included in NBO hours Modules are completed during orientation and annually, and vary by specialty Submittal Details: #Tier3 Travel ComplianceRTO - must be presented at time of submission. Any time off sent after the offer will not be approved.2 yrs experience required in specialty - unless specified otherwise in the job description or UD.Compact or KY State License (required at time of submission)Locals: Not accepted within the following radiuses:Cath Lab RN, IR RN, and Radiology: 75 milesAll Other Specialties: 100 milesAt least 1 Reference Required at time of submissionCandidates will float within hospital or to an affiliate hospital near by Return Staff Policy: Gone from all UK affiliated facilities for 6 months to return as travelerLicense Hits: University of Kentucky WILL NOT accept any licensure hits. If you are submitting a traveler with a license hit, the submission will be rejected.PLEASE READ: For this health system- we MUST know at time of submission if they have previously worked at this facility. This must be noted on the profile to check their eligibility for rehire. Rehire eligibility at UK is checked by HR every Friday and should this eligibility check come back as ineligible post-offer, your traveler may be cancelled.  Please discuss with your traveler at time of submission and ensure they are aware.Modules:Modules are billable, average 6.5 hours and not included in NBO hoursModules are completed during orientation and annually, and vary by specialty Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:98

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Prime Staffing Job ID #37639821. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:PCU/Step Down,19:00:00-07:30:00

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