PCU Travel Nurse Job in Elizabethtown, KY | Nights (3x12)
Baptist Health - Hardin
Elizabethtown, KY
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Travel RN
PCU Nurse in Elizabethtown, KY
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$2,048
Specialty
PCU
Travel · RN
Shift
Nights
3×12 hrs
Start Date
11/09
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This PCU travel nurse job in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel PCU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Baptist Health - Hardin. This role pays $2,048 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: Baptist Health - Hardin
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Location: Elizabethtown, KY 42701 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Nights (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.
Elizabethtown, KY
Baptist Health Hardin is an acute care hospital in Elizabethtown with medical, surgical, maternity and cancer services across its hospital campus.
- Its Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center provides emergency evaluation and treatment for suspected stroke. Read More
- Critical care includes a cardiac intensive care unit and a surgical intensive care unit that treats postoperative patients and patients with medical critical-care needs.
- A progressive care unit serves adult and geriatric patients stepping down from intensive care, including patients recovering from cardiac illness or stroke.
- Operative services include hip and knee replacement. The campus medical pavilion adds a hybrid operating room and cardiac catheterization labs to the hospital's procedural facilities.
- Maternity services are supported by the Kosair for Kids Level II NICU for newborns needing specialized care.
- The Hardin Cancer Center in the campus medical pavilion treats solid tumors, blood cancers and benign blood disorders, using chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy and radiation.
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FAQs – PCU Travel Nurse Jobs Near Elizabethtown, 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.
What kind of nursing environment can travelers expect at Baptist Health Hardin?
Baptist Health Hardin is a regional acute-care hospital with medical, surgical, cardiac, cancer, maternity, and stroke services. Travelers may work with a broad central Kentucky patient population across both general and specialty units.
How is higher-acuity care organized at Baptist Health Hardin?
The hospital has cardiac and surgical ICUs plus a progressive-care unit for patients stepping down from intensive care. ICU and PCU travelers may care for postoperative, cardiac, and stroke patients as they move through different acuity levels.
What specialty programs stand out at Baptist Health Hardin?
The campus includes a hybrid operating room, cardiac catheterization labs, orthopedic surgery, cancer treatment, maternity services, and a Level II NICU. Travelers may find assignments spanning procedural, surgical, oncology, and maternal-newborn care.
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 Elizabethtown
- Review nursing license requirements before your next assignment.
- View Kentucky salary reports for travel nursing assignments.
- Explore the travel nursing housing center to plan your stay.
Explore Elizabethtown, KY
Elizabethtown, Kentucky, welcomes travel nurses and allied health professionals with open arms! Known for its warm hospitality and charm, this city offers a unique blend of southern culture and adventure. Explore the food scene, from finger-licking BBQ to comforting Southern classics. Discover famous attractions like the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park or enjoy leisure activities such as hiking in the Green River Lake State Park. With a mild climate, nearby major cities like Louisville and Lexington, Elizabethtown truly offers an exciting and inviting career destination. Join Advantis Medical here for a fantastic start to your journey!
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Travel PCU · Elizabethtown, KY · $2,048 /wk