PCU RN
Dayton, OH
Protouch Staffing
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Take your progressive care nursing career to Dayton, Ohio, this winter!

Protouch Staffing is seeking an experienced Travel PCU / Stepdown Registered Nurse for an 18-week winter assignment specializing in neuroscience intermediate care and high-risk respiratory patients.

If you have strong progressive care experience, are comfortable managing ventilated patients, and thrive in a fast-paced intermediate care environment, this opportunity offers competitive weekly compensation and valuable experience with complex neurological and respiratory conditions.

ASSIGNMENT HIGHLIGHTS

• Gross Weekly Pay: $3,001.20

• Location: Dayton, OH

• Position: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)

• Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Stepdown / Intermediate Care (IMC)

• Contract Duration: 18 Weeks, Winter Contract

• Start Date: November 16, 2026

• Shift: Nights

• Shift Hours: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM

• Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend

• Holiday Requirements: Minimum every other holiday

• Patient Ratios: Targeted 1:4-6

• Unit Size: 36 beds

• Unit Focus: Neuroscience Intermediate Care / High-Risk Respiratory

• Electronic Medical Records: Epic

• Scrub Color: Navy blue

• Floating: Required based on staffing and patient care needs

WEEKLY COMPENSATION

• Gross Weekly Pay: $3,001.20

• Taxable Weekly Pay: $1,643.20

• Non-Taxable Weekly Stipends: $1,358

Important Overtime Information

For 48-hour contracts, overtime begins after 48 hours worked, according to the assignment terms.

The advertised weekly pay package is subject to the confirmed scheduled hours and applicable overtime provisions.

EXPERIENCE & REQUIREMENTS

Required Clinical Experience

• Recent PCU, Stepdown, or Intermediate Care nursing experience

• Documented experience managing a 1:5 patient ratio

• Ventilator management experience

• Experience caring for intermediate-acuity patients

• Competency in cardiac monitoring and telemetry

• Experience managing complex neurological and respiratory patients

IMPORTANT: ICU experience does not substitute for PCU or Stepdown experience.

Candidates must have direct PCU or Stepdown nursing experience to qualify.

Required Certifications & Competencies

• Basic Life Support (BLS)

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

• Epic electronic medical record experience

• Successful completion of an online EKG/telemetry competency assessment before starting

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous travel nursing experience

• IV insertion experience

Application Requirement

Your work history must specifically document experience managing a 1:5 patient ratio in a PCU or Stepdown setting. Applications without this information will not be reviewed.

CLINICAL UNIT OVERVIEW

This 36-bed neuroscience intermediate care and high-risk respiratory unit provides specialized care to patients with complex neurological and respiratory conditions.

Patient Populations Include:

• Cerebrovascular accidents (CVA/stroke)

• Transient ischemic attacks (TIA)

• Seizure disorders

• Neurological conditions

• High-risk respiratory conditions

• Patients requiring advanced respiratory support

Respiratory Equipment & Care

• Mechanical ventilation

• Heated high-flow oxygen

• BiPAP respiratory support

Nursing Care Model

The unit may operate under either a primary nursing or team nursing model.

In the team nursing model, RNs, LPNs, and Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) collaborate to provide patient care, distributing responsibilities according to clinical needs and staff competencies.

FLOATING & SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS

• Travelers may be first to float based on staffing needs.

• Floating may include other qualified units, high-risk respiratory areas, or designated campuses.

• Assignments will be based on appropriate competencies and patient care needs.

• Floating to Neuro ICU may involve appropriately assigned patients with additional staff support.

• Must be available every other weekend and at least every other holiday.

• Requested time off must be disclosed with the initial submission.

• No additional RTO will be accepted after an offer. Approval is at the manager's discretion.

WHY CHOOSE PROTOUCH STAFFING?

Woman-owned. Healthcare-founded. Traveler-focused.

With over 32 years of staffing expertise, Protouch Staffing knows that finding the right assignment is about more than just a paycheck. Founded by healthcare professionals in 1992, we've built our reputation on personalized service, integrity, and putting our travelers first.

Our dedicated recruiters take the time to understand your pay expectations, location preferences, and career goals to help you find opportunities that truly fit.

Our promise? No pressure, no restrictions. Just great opportunities, honest communication, and a team that's in your corner.

Your career. Your goals. Our commitment.

READY FOR YOUR NEXT PCU ASSIGNMENT?

Bring your progressive care, neuroscience, and respiratory nursing expertise to Dayton, OH, for an 18-week winter contract offering $3,001 gross per week!

Apply today and let Protouch Staffing help you find your next great travel nursing opportunity!

PAY DISCLAIMER

Advertised gross weekly compensation includes taxable wages and potential non-taxable stipends. Stipend eligibility depends on individual circumstances and applicable tax regulations. Actual compensation may vary based on scheduled hours, hours worked, cancellation provisions, overtime calculations, and stipend eligibility. Scheduled hours are not guaranteed unless explicitly stated in the assignment agreement.