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

Travel Registered Nurse (PCU/Stepdown) – 13-week travel nursing job in Youngstown, OH (44504) for experienced Neuro/Stepdown RNs. Join a dedicated team on the 8SE Neuro Progressive Care Unit (PCU) and make a meaningful impact in intermediate-level, step-down care.

Job Details – Youngstown, Ohio Travel Nursing

• Location: Youngstown, OH 44504 (Northeast Ohio; vibrant travel nursing destination – local candidates not accepted)
• Position / Setting: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Stepdown – 8SE Neuro Unit (40 beds)
• Role: Travel Registered Nurse (PCU Nurse / Stepdown RN / Neuro RN)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (June 15, 2026 – September 14, 2026)
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,800 – $1,890 (competitive travel nursing pay)
• Patient Ratios: 1:5 on nights (subject to change based on staffing)
• Note: Travelers will not be assigned to pediatric patients

Required Qualifications – Registered Nurse (Ohio)

• Active RN license in Ohio or a compact state (required)
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience (required); PCU/stepdown or med-surg experience preferred
• Neuro/stroke experience preferred (Neuro RN experience a plus)
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications (required)
• Dysrhythmia Exam (required; study guide available)
• Experience with intermediate-level care, cardiac drips, and advanced monitoring preferred
• EPIC EHR experience and Critical Care Course preferred

Primary Responsibilities – PCU / Stepdown RN Duties

• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments and develop individualized care plans for progressive care and step-down patients
• Administer medications safely and according to hospital policies and procedures
• Coordinate interdisciplinary patient care and act as the primary RN contact for care teams and families
• Serve as a patient safety advocate and participate in quality improvement and stroke care initiatives
• Manage patients with multi-system organ failure, cardiac drips, and advanced respiratory modalities
• Respond confidently to rapidly changing patient conditions and emergencies, utilizing ACLS and dysrhythmia interpretation skills
• Apply evidence-based nursing practice and the nursing process to deliver compassionate care in a busy PCU/stepdown environment
• Maintain professionalism, cultural sensitivity, and clear communication with patients, families, and the care team

This travel nursing opportunity is ideal for Registered Nurses seeking PCU, stepdown, or Neuro RN experience in an engaging Northeast Ohio setting. Youngstown offers affordable living, local parks, and cultural attractions—great for travel nurses relocating for a 13-week assignment.

Apply now: Submit your application to be considered for this Travel Registered Nurse (PCU/Stepdown) role in Youngstown, OH. Join our healthcare team today and advance your travel nursing career in progressive care.

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