PCU Travel Nurse Job in 40701, KY | Days (3x12)

Baptist Health Corbin 40701, KY
Open Posted 5 days ago · apply early
Travel RN
PCU Nurse in 40701, KY
Weekly Pay
This pay combines taxable wages and tax-free stipends. For a full, transparent breakdown, submit the "I'm Interested" form, & a recruiter will send you the details.
$2,257
Specialty
PCU
Travel · RN
Shift
Days
3×12 hrs
Start Date
11/30
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
I'm Interested
Have a question about this job?

This PCU travel nurse job in 40701, Kentucky, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel PCU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Baptist Health Corbin. This role pays $2,257 per week and follows a Days shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more

In this PCU travel nursing job, you will provide progressive care in a hospital setting, assess and monitor patient conditions, support urgent interventions, document care accurately, and collaborate with physicians and the clinical care team during fast-moving patient situations.

Advantis Medical supports travel clinicians with streamlined credentialing to help with fast start dates, free license support and renewals, and Day 1 benefits. Apply today to learn more about this PCU travel nurse job in 40701, KY, and find others just like it. Read less

Job Details

  • Facility: Baptist Health Corbin
  • Location: 40701, KY 40701
    Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
  • Contract Length: 13 Weeks
  • Shift: Days (3x12)

Responsibilities

  • Manage higher-acuity patients stepping down from intensive care who require close monitoring
  • Monitor continuous telemetry and hemodynamic status, recognizing and escalating changes promptly
  • Administer medications and IV therapy, including titratable drips approved for the unit, per facility protocol
  • Care for patients on high-flow oxygen and non-invasive ventilation when assigned

Travel PCU Requirements:

  • 2+ years of recent PCU experience.
  • Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Kentucky and national regulatory bodies.

More PCU Jobs Nearby

PCU Travel Nurse Job in 40701, KY Baptist Health Corbin 40701, KY Same facility
$2,257 /wk Nights (3×12)
PCU Travel Nurse Job in Somerset, KY Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital Somerset, KY 30 mi away
$1,771 /wk Nights (3×12)
PCU Travel Nurse Job in Lexington, KY Baptist Health - Lexington Lexington, KY 79 mi away
$2,246 /wk Nights (3×12)
PCU Travel Nurse Job in Lexington, KY UK Albert B Chandler Hospital (AKA Kentucky Hospital) Lexington, KY 80 mi away
$2,185 /wk Nights (3×12)
PCU Travel Nurse Job in Lexington, KY Saint Joseph Hospital - Lexington Lexington, KY 80 mi away
$1,912 /wk Nights (3×12)
PCU Travel Nurse Job in Johnson City, TN Johnson City Medical Center Johnson City, TN 105 mi away
$2,144 /wk Nights (3×12)
PCU Travel Nurse Job in Bristol, TN Bristol Regional Medical Center Bristol, TN 106 mi away
$2,874 /wk Nights (4×12)
PCU Travel Nurse Job in Elizabethtown, KY Baptist Health - Hardin Elizabethtown, KY 111 mi away
$2,086 /wk Nights (3×12)
PCU Travel Nurse Job in Elizabethtown, KY Baptist Health - Hardin Elizabethtown, KY 111 mi away
$2,216 /wk Nights (3×12)
PCU Travel Nurse Job in Clyde, NC Haywood Regional Medical Center Clyde, NC 117 mi away
$2,026 /wk Nights (3×12)

FAQs – PCU Travel Nurse Jobs Near 40701, KY

What certifications do travel PCU jobs require?
Most travel PCU jobs require Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Units that care for stroke patients often ask for NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) as well. A Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN) credential isn't usually required, but many facilities view it as a plus.
What do facilities require for travel PCU nurses?
Facilities typically want recent progressive care, step-down, or intermediate-care experience with continuous cardiac monitoring, higher-acuity patients, and infusions such as diltiazem, amiodarone, insulin, or heparin. Depending on the unit, post-cath, cardiac, respiratory, or postoperative experience may also matter.
Is PCU the same as step-down or intermediate care?
Often, but not always. PCU, step-down, IMC, and transitional-care labels can describe similar units, but acuity, patient mix, allowed drips, and respiratory support vary by hospital. Compare the actual responsibilities with your experience rather than relying on the unit name alone.

Benefits

  • Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
  • Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
  • Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
  • Weekly Direct Deposit
  • $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral

Resources for this PCU job in 40701

Explore 40701, KY

Around Lexington, horse farms lie beyond neighborhoods shaped by a university and its academic hospital community. That combination gives travel nurses a distinctive introduction to Kentucky‘s Bluegrass region. Lexington’s specialist care also serves patients from elsewhere in the state, while community hospitals connect smaller cities and rural areas to the wider healthcare network. Louisville brings another large hospital community along the Ohio River. For a stay near Lexington, a farm tour explains the work behind the thoroughbred pastures, and downtown restaurants and performances offer an outing closer to the city center. Horse country has interest beyond race days: the breeding farms and their landscape tell a longer story about the region.

Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard

At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.

$2,257per week
I'm Interested