PCU - Progressive Care Unit RN
Toledo, OH
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,131/weekOverview
- Start Date11/24/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care722 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 24, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Registered Nurse for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring 2 years of acute care experience, charge experience, and familiarity with intermediate medication gtts.
Details
- Mixed unit including PCU, Med Surg Tele, and Med Surg
- Observation Unit setting with a patient ratio of 1:4 on all shifts
- Patient population includes adults and geriatrics with diagnoses such as chest pain, A-fib, TIA, GI bleed, CHF, COPD, seizure, and post-surgical complications
- Fast-paced department with a length of stay goal of 18-24 hours
- Approximately 2/3 of patients managed under EDOBS providers located within the department
- Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (18:45-7:15)
- Required to work every other weekend
- Floating required within service line and between Toledo, Flower, Bay Park, and Wildwood facilities
- Float units include Neuro/Stroke, Cardiac, Orthopedic, Trauma, Oncology, General Surg, Uro/Vascular, and Observation
- No block scheduling accommodation
Requirements
- Active OH or compact RN license required
- Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
- Minimum 2 years of acute care experience required
- Charge nurse experience required
- Must be familiar with intermediate medication drips (heparin, nitro, cardizem, insulin, etc)
- Epic charting experience required
- Observation medicine experience preferred
- Level 1 trauma center experience preferred
- Teaching hospital experience preferred
Additional Information
- Located at a Level I trauma center, the largest acute care hospital in the Toledo metropolitan area
- Navy blue scrub color required
- Free parking available
- RTO requests greater than 7 days require management approval
- Local candidates within a 50-mile radius not accepted
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply, especially those with prior Level 1 or 2 trauma experience
- Returning staff must have a one-year gap since last employment as permanent staff
- Schedules subject to change with two-week notice provided by facility
Facility
ProMedica Toledo Hospital
4 nurses recommend working with ProMedica Toledo Hospital

- Short Term Acute Care
- 722 beds
Employer
American Traveler
85 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Savannah was truly perfect. Knowledgeable, responsive, caring, informative, and honest. I didn’t feel like I was apart of a sales scheme. She truly put me at ease during the process. I felt like she had my back and would work to find me what I was looking for. I look forward to working with American Traveler in the future.
Cons
No cons
Recommends working with American Traveler
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With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
About Toledo, OH
As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Toledo, OH here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Toledo is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing good value for residents.
- The average high in summer is around 82°F, while the average low in winter is around 18°F, so be prepared for a wide range of temperatures throughout the year.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Toledo, with various options available for furnished housing to accommodate travel nurses.
- Toledo is fairly car-friendly, with a well-maintained road network.
- Public transportation options are also available, including buses and a trolley system.
- Toledo has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include respiratory conditions due to industrial factors.
- There is a significant population of travel nurses in Toledo, providing a supportive community for those in the healthcare profession.
- Toledo offers a range of activities, including waterfront dining at The Docks, exploring the well-preserved Victorian homes in the Old West End, visiting the Toledo Museum of Art, the National Museum of the Great Lakes, and the Toledo Zoo.
- There are also various dining options at the Erie Street Market and opportunities for outdoor adventures.
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