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

Travel RN - PCU nurse needed in Youngstown, OH: 13-week travel contract caring for cardiac, surgical, and respiratory patients in a busy stepdown unit.

Job Details

• Location: Youngstown, OH (zip code 44504) — ideal for Ohio nursing jobs and travel nurse opportunities
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (Travel RN)
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,800 - $1,890
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Setting: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Stepdown Unit — cardiac, surgical, respiratory
• Unit Size / Ratios: 26 beds; typical night ratios 1:5-6
• Type: Travel, On-site
• Start Date: April 20, 2026
• End Date: July 20, 2026

Summary / Hook

Join our healthcare team as an experienced PCU nurse (Registered Nurse RN / Travel RN) providing relationship-based, patient-centered care for cardiac, post-op surgical, and respiratory patients in Youngstown, Ohio.

Job Requirements (Qualifications)

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio or compact state (required)
• BLS and ACLS (required)
• NIH Stroke Certification (required)
• Dysrhythmia Exam (required; study guide available)
• Minimum 1 year RN experience (required); acute care hospital experience preferred
• 6 months RN experience in an acute care hospital setting (preferred)
• EPIC EHR experience, Critical Care Course, CCRN or PCCN (preferred)

Key Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments and develop individualized care plans as a PCU nurse
• Administer medications safely and accurately, including IV push medications
• Monitor and titrate cardiac drips (Cardizem, heparin, amiodarone) and manage telemetry for dysrhythmias
• Provide care for cardiac, surgical, and respiratory patients, including post-op drains and wound vacs
• Coordinate patient care and communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams
• Serve as a patient safety advocate and participate in quality improvement initiatives
• Respond confidently to rapidly changing patient conditions and medical emergencies in a stepdown/PCU setting
• Document accurately in the electronic health record (EPIC experience preferred)
• Deliver compassionate, relationship-based care that supports patients and families during transitions of care

Why This Travel Nursing Job?

• Great opportunity for travel nurses and RNs seeking PCU / stepdown experience or cardiac nursing exposure
• Competitive weekly pay for Youngstown travel nurse roles
• Work-life balance with 12-hour night shifts and a supportive clinical team
• Explore Youngstown, OH — affordable living, parks, and local cultural attractions

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) in Youngstown, Ohio. Ready to take the next step in your travel nursing career? Submit your application today!

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