PCU Progressive Care RN
Toledo, OH
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – PCU

Location: Toledo, Ohio Employment type: Travel/Contract Contract length: 13 weeks Schedule: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (18:45–07:15), 36 hours/week

Assignment Details

• Unit: Mixed-unit PCU. Med Surg Telemetry and Med Surg travelers will have all levels.
• Observation Unit: Position and specialty are listed as Observation.
• Ratio: 1:4 all shifts
• Work setting: Telemetry
• Patient population: Adults and geriatrics
• Typical diagnoses: Chest pain, abdominal pain, atrial fibrillation, TIA, anemia/GI bleed, dehydration/AKI, syncope, vertigo, COPD, asthma, UTI/pyelonephritis, headache/migraine, CHF, seizure, carbon monoxide poisoning, pancreatitis, cellulitis, and post-outpatient surgery complications.
• Unit flow: About two-thirds of patients are managed by ED-based observation providers from 7a–7p, and providers are reachable by phone from the ED from 7p–7a. Fast-paced, with a length-of-stay goal of 18–24 hours.
• Float scope: Floats within the service line and may float to other facilities in the system as needed. Float units: Neuro/Stroke, Cardiac, Orthopedic, Trauma, Oncology, General Surg, Uro/Vascular, and Observation.
• Facility: Level I trauma center and the largest acute care hospital in the Toledo metropolitan area.
• Other details: Navy blue scrubs, free parking, and two-week notice for schedule changes.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• 2 years of nursing experience
• 1 year of PCU (Progressive Care Unit) experience
• PCU (Progressive Care Unit) experience within the last year
• Experience working with adult patients
• Experience working with geriatric patients
• Experience in charge roles
• Experience with titratable drips, including intermediate medication gtts (e.g., heparin, nitro, cardizem, insulin)
• Experience with Epic
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale) certification

Assignment Policies

• First-time travelers accepted
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend
• Not open to block schedules
• Pending licenses not accepted
• Local travelers living within 50 miles not accepted
• Time off beyond 7 days requires management approval

Onboarding and Compliance

• Background: 7-year background check completed within 12 months of start and updated annually. Education verification (highest level) required. EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required and updated annually.
• Drug screen: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start. Instant screens are acceptable unless the candidate is on prescription medication.
• TB: Negative PPD, QGold, or TSPOT within 3 months of start, updated annually.
• Immunizations:

  • MMR (measles, mumps, rubella): positive titer, 2 vaccines, or approved exemption
  • Varicella: positive titer, 2 vaccines, or approved exemption
  • Hepatitis B: series of 3, positive titer, or declination
  • Tdap within 10 years, or declination if no proof of prior vaccine
• Influenza: Vaccine or approved exemption for the 2026–27 flu season (October 1 to March 31). Working travelers must provide documentation by November 1. Candidates with approved exemptions must wear a mask on site.
• Respirator fit: N95 fit test within 12 months of start, updated annually.
• Physical: Physician statement within the last 12 months, not required annually.
• References: Two professional references within 2 years of start, at least one from a leader (charge RN or above is acceptable).
• Other: Skills checklist required. Agency and facility forms must be completed at least 10 days before start. Workday tasks must be completed before start to receive clearance. Review the dress code.