Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Toledo, OH
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career with a rewarding travel PCU RN assignment in Toledo, Ohio! Join the largest acute care hospital and Level I trauma center in the Toledo metropolitan area. As a Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, you'll deliver exceptional patient care in a mixed-acuity observation unit while experiencing Toledo’s vibrant arts, culture, and scenic riverfront. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced travel nurses seeking Ohio healthcare jobs in a dynamic environment.

PCU RN Job Details – Toledo, OH

• Location: Toledo, OH 43606 (Ohio nursing jobs)
• Healthcare Setting: Observation Unit (Progressive Care Unit, Med Surg Tele, Med Surg)
• Assignment Length: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: January 6, 2026
• Shift: Night shifts, 3x12-hour (18:45 - 07:15)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1680-$1800
• Patient Ratio: 1:4 all shifts
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating: Required within service line and to affiliate facilities (Toledo, Flower, Bay Park, Wildwood)
• Charting System: EPIC (required)
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue
• Parking: Free

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care experience in PCU, Med Surg Tele, or Med Surg
• Previous charge nurse experience required
• Active and valid Ohio Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS (all required)
• Proficient with intermediate medication drips (heparin, nitro, cardizem, insulin)
• EPIC charting experience required
• Ability to float within service line and to affiliate hospitals as needed
• Experience caring for adult and geriatric patient populations
• No local travelers within 50 miles
• COVID-19 and Flu vaccines required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• Fingerprinting required for certain units (allow 4-6 weeks if applicable)

PCU RN Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a mixed-acuity PCU/Observation setting
• Manage patients with diagnoses including chest pain, abdominal pain, atrial fibrillation, TIA, anemia/GI bleed, dehydration/AKI, syncope, vertigo, COPD, asthma, UTI/pyelonephritis, CHF, seizure, post-op complications, and more
• Administer and monitor intermediate medication drips (heparin, nitro, cardizem, insulin)
• Interpret dysrhythmias and manage cardiac drips (no titration)
• Implement isolation precautions and non-invasive airway management as needed
• Float to Neuro/Stroke, Cardiac, Orthopedic, Trauma, Oncology, General Surgery, Uro/Vascular, and Observation units as required
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including physical therapy, respiratory services, and pharmacy
• Accurately document patient care and progress using EPIC
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with a goal of 18-24 hour patient length of stay
• Provide leadership and support as a charge nurse when assigned

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a travel PCU Registered Nurse in Toledo, Ohio, and make a difference in patient care today!

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