PCU RN
Lima, OH
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 25, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit position requiring post-operative open heart care experience and an active OH or Compact RN license.

Details

• Work in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) of a hospital environment
• Cardiac patient population including post-operative open heart and radial/femoral access procedure patients
• 12-hour day shifts with a 36-hour per week guarantee
• Required to work every other weekend
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating required to all units within skill level

Requirements

• Active RN license (Ohio or Compact) currently in hand
• Current certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), both American Heart Association (AHA)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Post-operative open heart care experience required
• Critical care experience highly preferred
• Chest tube and drain management experience required
• Pre- and post-procedure care experience for radial and femoral access patients required
• Proficiency in cardiac monitoring, including reading and interpreting cardiac rhythm strips and responding to rhythm changes
• Advanced knowledge of cardiac and pulmonary abnormalities required
• Experience assisting with chest tube and pericardial pacing wire removal required
• Experience managing temporary pacers, including pericardial and transcutaneous devices required
• Experience with non-invasive ventilation (NIV) devices, high-flow oxygen, and other oxygen delivery systems required
• Skills checklist current within 1 year, pertinent to PCU specialty, required for consideration

Additional Information

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care using age-specific criteria
• Assist in planning, directing, and teaching non-RN staff such as LPNs, PCTs, and Unit Secretaries
• Candidates residing within a 45-mile radius of the facility are considered local travelers and receive a reduced travel rate
• Requests for time off are limited to a maximum of 5 days
• Candidates seeking more than 7 days off or more than 50% of holidays off may experience a longer processing timeline