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

13-week travel nursing opportunity for a Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN) on a Neuro/Stroke Stepdown — Youngstown, OH (44504). Join a collaborative team on the 8SE Neuro Stepdown unit and advance your clinical skills in a supportive travel nurse assignment.

Quick Job Snapshot

• Job Title: Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN) – Travel Nurse
• Location: Youngstown, Ohio (44504) — Youngstown, OH travel nursing, Ohio nursing jobs
• Unit/Setting: 8SE Neuro Stepdown (PCU/Stepdown) — Neuro/Stroke focus. Typical nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4 on days; the unit has 32 beds, with 8 beds dedicated to pediatrics (not assigned to travelers).
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel contract (June 1, 2026 – August 31, 2026)
• Shift: 12-hour Nights | 36 hours/week
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800 – $1,890

Required Qualifications — Registered Nurse (RN)

• Active RN license in Ohio or compact state (required)
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience (required); PCU/stepdown, telemetry, or med-surg experience preferred
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications (required)
• Dysrhythmia Exam (required; study guide available)

Preferred Qualifications for Neuro/Stroke PCU RN

• Neuro/stroke experience preferred — Stroke RN, Neuro Stepdown background a plus
• Experience with intermediate-level care, cardiac drips, and multi-system organ failure
• EPIC EHR experience and completion of a critical care course preferred

Key Responsibilities — PCU RN / Travel Nurse Duties

• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments and develop individualized care plans for PCU/neuro patients
• Administer medications safely and manage cardiac drips and telemetry monitoring
• Coordinate patient care with interdisciplinary teams and serve as a patient/family liaison
• Act as a patient safety advocate and participate in quality improvement and stroke care initiatives
• Manage care for patients with neuro/stroke conditions, multi-system organ failure, and intermediate-level needs
• Respond to rapidly changing patient conditions and emergencies with clinical confidence
• Provide patient and family education on treatments, recovery plans, and discharge instructions
• Document care accurately using EPIC EHR (preferred)

Experience Youngstown while advancing your career as a travel RN in a dynamic Neuro/Stroke PCU. This progressive care unit travel assignment offers hands-on learning, collaboration with experienced teams, and exposure to intermediate-level nursing practice.

Apply now to be considered for this PCU Registered Nurse travel position in Youngstown, OH. Join our healthcare team today and make a meaningful impact on patient care in a rewarding travel nursing role.

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