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

PCU Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel Contract in Lorain, OH (44053). 13-week assignment, 12-hour nights; Ohio or compact RN license and BLS/ACLS required. Join a supportive Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Stepdown team caring for cardiac telemetry, vascular, post-cath, and med-surg patients in the Cleveland metro area.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800 - $1,890
• Location: Lorain, Ohio (44053) — Northeast Ohio / Cleveland area
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Hours per Week: 36
• Unit: PCU / Stepdown (33 beds)
• Patient Population: Cardiac Telemetry, Vascular, Med-Surg, Post Cath, Post Pacemakers
• Job Type: Travel Nurse / RN Travel Contract — Ohio nursing jobs, travel nurse jobs

Qualifications / Job Requirements

• Current RN license in Ohio or a compact state (required)
• BLS and ACLS required; NIH Stroke Certification required
• Dysrhythmia exam required (study guide available)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience (PCU/telemetry or med-surg experience preferred)
• Experience with cardiac telemetry, vascular, and med-surg patients preferred
• Travel nursing experience not required — open to new travel nurses

PCU / Telemetry RN Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments, analyze clinical data, and develop individualized care plans
• Administer medications safely and accurately, including IV drips and titratable infusions
• Manage drips such as Cardizem, Amiodarone, Dobutamine, Dopamine, Lasix, Heparin, and Insulin
• Monitor and interpret cardiac telemetry; read and verify telemetry strips once per shift in EPIC
• Care for patients with advanced respiratory support (Trachs, BiPAP, CPAP, Heated High Flow, nasal cannulas)
• Monitor and manage lines, drains, and devices (PICC, dialysis catheters, PEG tubes, ostomies, chest tubes, NG tubes, wound vacs)
• Coordinate patient care with interdisciplinary teams and serve as a primary contact for patients and families
• Manage patients with multi-system organ failure or multisystem trauma when applicable
• Advocate for patient safety and participate in ongoing quality improvement initiatives
• Provide compassionate, relationship-based care and family support during acute illness and recovery

Why Join This Travel Nurse Opportunity

• Competitive weekly pay for Ohio travel nurse positions
• Work in a modern facility with a supportive PCU/Stepdown team
• Exposure to a diverse patient population and advanced cardiac/vascular care
• Study guide provided for dysrhythmia exam and support for orientation
• Explore Lorain and the Lake Erie shoreline with easy access to Cleveland amenities

Apply now for this PCU Registered Nurse (RN) travel contract in Lorain, OH (44053). Submit your resume or contact our recruitment team to learn more about this Ohio nursing job and other travel nurse opportunities in the Cleveland area.

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