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

Registered Nurse (RN) – PCU Travel Nurse in Youngstown, Ohio. 13-week, 12-hour night contract; must have ACLS, BLS, ventilator and insulin drip experience. Competitive weekly pay and an opportunity for high-acuity clinical practice in a stepdown/unit-based setting.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800 – $1,890
• Location: Youngstown, Ohio (zip 44504) — Youngstown RN jobs / Ohio nursing jobs
  Youngstown is a vibrant city in northeastern Ohio, known for its welcoming community, affordable cost of living, and revitalized downtown. The area offers a variety of local restaurants, parks, and cultural attractions such as the Butler Institute of American Art and Mill Creek Park—one of the largest metropolitan parks in the U.S. With easy access to Cleveland and Pittsburgh, Youngstown is an appealing destination for travel nurses seeking both professional growth and a friendly, supportive environment.
• Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Stepdown (4SE, 28-bed unit)
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 6/29/2026 – End: 9/26/2026)
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Hours per Week: 36
• Employment Type: Travel RN / Travel Nurse

Summary

Join a dedicated PCU/stepdown team in Youngstown as a travel nurse caring for high-acuity adult patients. This travel RN role emphasizes clinical skill, teamwork, and relationship-based care in an acute care hospital setting. Ideal candidates have prior acute care and ventilator experience and are comfortable with advanced respiratory modalities and drip management.

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Current RN license in Ohio or compact state (required)
• BLS and ACLS certification (required)
• NIH Stroke Certification (required)
• Dysrhythmia Exam (required; study guide available)
• Ventilator experience (required) — experience with vents, trachs, BiPAP/CPAP, High Flow, Airvo
• Insulin drip experience (required) and experience administering/monitoring drips (e.g., Cardizem, Amio; no pressors)
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience (required); 6 months RN experience in an acute care hospital setting preferred
• Strong higher-acuity experience (required) — comfortable with multi-system organ failure, trauma, respiratory, renal, and surgical needs
• Willingness to float to like/lower units (PCU, SDU, IMC, lower levels of care)

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments, interpret clinical data, and develop individualized care plans
• Safely administer medications and manage infusion/drip therapy according to hospital policies
• Manage care for patients with complex, multi-system needs including trauma, respiratory failure, renal issues, and post-surgical care
• Operate and monitor advanced respiratory modalities (mechanical ventilation, tracheostomy care, BiPAP/CPAP, High Flow, Airvo)
• Administer and monitor cardiac and anti-arrhythmic drips (Cardizem, Amio) and manage insulin drips
• Serve as a patient safety advocate and participate in unit-based quality improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, case management) and act as a point of contact for care coordination
• Float to similar or lower acuity units as needed and support unit throughput and patient flow
• Provide compassionate, relationship-based care and clear communication with patients and families
• Adhere to infection control, safety protocols, and professional standards

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Travel RN in Youngstown, OH. This PCU/stepdown nursing job offers hands-on high-acuity experience, competitive weekly pay, and the chance to work in a supportive acute care environment. Join our healthcare team today and advance your career with this Ohio nursing job!

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