Registered Nurse - PCU
Location: Bowling Green, KY
Start Date: 09-01-2026
End Date: 12-01-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Days not specified, 7:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Night shift, as listed)
Candidate Pay Rate: $49 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Assess and monitor progressive care patients, identifying changes and acting promptly
- Administer medications, treatments and IV therapies safely and accurately
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop and update patient care plans
- Perform meaningful patient education and discharge planning to support recovery
- Document patient status, interventions and outcomes clearly in the medical record
- Respond to rapid changes in patient condition with confidence and teamwork
Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kentucky or multistate compact RN license
- Minimum 2 years of progressive care (PCU) or similar acute care nursing experience
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred
- Current CPR certification and up-to-date immunizations as required by facility
- Comfortable with telemetry monitoring, IV therapy and critical thinking in fast-paced settings
Education
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong clinical assessment and prioritization skills
- Telemetry and arrhythmia recognition
- Proficient in medication administration and IV management
- Effective communication and teamwork with patients, families and staff
- Electronic medical record (EMR) documentation and charting accuracy
- Time management and ability to handle multiple patient needs safely
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend and comfortable short-term housing options to make your stay easy
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage so you and your family are cared for
- 401K retirement savings plan with employer match to help you plan ahead
- Paid Time Off to recharge between assignments
- Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep your credentials current
- Travel reimbursement and support with travel logistics
- A supportive, skilled team that values your expertise and wellbeing
- Opportunities for continuing education and professional development
Travel Perks: Explore Bowling Green, KY
Explore the National Corvette Museum and learn automotive history, take a guided tour of Lost River Cave, and enjoy family fun at Beech Bend Amusement Park. Catch a game or event at Western Kentucky University, stroll downtown Bowling Green’s local shops and restaurants, and plan a weekend escape to nearby Mammoth Cave National Park or Nashville (roughly an hour away) for added adventure.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - PCU? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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