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

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) travel assignment in Springfield, Ohio — 13-week night shift opportunity for stepdown/acute care RNs. Join a supportive healthcare team caring for adult and geriatric patients in a modern facility near parks and city amenities.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800 – $1,890 (travel nursing pay)
• Location: Springfield, Ohio (zip 45504) — Ohio nursing jobs, Springfield healthcare
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (May 18, 2026 – August 17, 2026)
• Shift: 12-hour nights, every third weekend, every other holiday (night shift travel nurse)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Unit: 3 North / ICU Stepdown (30-bed PCU / stepdown unit)
• Scrubs: Navy blue

Job Requirements (Qualifications)

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio or compact state (required) — eligible for Ohio RN jobs
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (required)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification (required)
• NIH Stroke Scale certification (required)
• EKG exam (required; study guide provided)
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience (required); 6 months acute care hospital or stepdown experience preferred
• Experience caring for adult and geriatric patient populations and post-ICU/stepdown patients
• Strong interpersonal, critical thinking, and communication skills — patient advocacy and teamwork

Responsibilities (PCU / Stepdown RN Duties)

• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments and develop individualized care plans for adult and geriatric patients
• Safely administer medications and titrate IV drips per protocol (including hypertensive emergencies)
• Manage patients with lines, drains, and devices: NG tubes, JP drains, wound vacs, chest tubes, central lines, PICC lines, HD lines
• Monitor and provide care for patients requiring all oxygen modalities (excluding ventilator management)
• Provide stepdown/intermediate care for post-ICU and COVID+ patients and other complex medical cases
• Respond to acute events including confusion/agitation, substance withdrawal, and rapid clinical changes
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (physicians, respiratory therapy, PT/OT, case management) to coordinate safe care transitions
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, infection control, and patient safety programs
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, medications, and discharge or transition plans

Why join this travel nursing assignment? Work in a modern PCU/stepdown unit in Springfield, OH with supportive staff, clear orientation support, and a community that offers both small-town charm and access to larger metro amenities. This role is ideal for travel RNs seeking acute care or stepdown experience in Ohio.

Apply now to be considered for this PCU Registered Nurse (RN) travel assignment in Springfield, Ohio (45504). Join our travel nursing team today — submit your resume and current licensure/certifications to get started.

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