Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Lorain, OH
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse with this 13-week travel nursing assignment in Lorain, Ohio (zip code 44053). Join a leading healthcare team in a modern, 33-bed PCU/Stepdown unit, providing high-quality patient care to a diverse population. This Ohio nursing job offers the perfect blend of professional growth and the opportunity to explore the beautiful lakeside community of Lorain, known for its parks, vibrant culture, and proximity to Lake Erie.

• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1570 - $1680

PCU Registered Nurse Job Details

• Location: Lorain, Ohio (zip 44053) – Ohio healthcare jobs
• Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
• Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Stepdown – 33 beds
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Hours per Week: 36
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 12/1/2025 – End: 2/28/2026)
• Patient Ratios: 1:5-6 on nights (acuity dependent)
• Patient Population: Cardiac Telemetry, Vascular, Med-Surg, Post Cath, Post Pacemakers
• Ancillary Support: PCAs, unit secretary, phlebotomy
• Scrubs: Navy blue

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active RN license in Ohio or compact state (required)
• Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience (required)
• BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Certification (required)
• Dysrhythmia Exam (required; study guide available)
• Travel nursing experience not required
• EPIC EHR experience (preferred)
• Critical Care Course, CCRN, or PCCN certification (preferred)

PCU Nurse Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments, develop and implement individualized care plans, and evaluate treatment outcomes
• Administer medications and manage cardiac drips (Cardizem, Amio, Dobutamine, Dopamine, Lasix, Heparin, Insulin)
• Monitor and manage lines, drains, and devices (PICC, dialysis catheters, PEG tubes, ostomies, foleys, chest tubes, NG tubes, wound vacs)
• Provide advanced airway management (Trachs, BiPAP, CPAP, Heated High Flow, nasal cannulas)
• Read and verify telemetry strips once per shift using EPIC EHR
• Serve as a patient safety advocate and collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams
• Educate patients and families, coordinate care, and support coping with illness or injury
• Respond effectively to rapidly changing patient conditions and medical emergencies
• Maintain professionalism, practice self-care, and uphold privacy and infection control standards

Take the next step in your nursing career with this rewarding Progressive Care Unit travel nursing job in Lorain, Ohio. Join our healthcare team today and experience the best of Ohio nursing opportunities while making a real difference in patient lives. Apply now to secure your spot!

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