Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Lima, OH
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,142/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Travel PCU Registered Nurse opportunity in Lima, OH 45801 for an experienced stepdown RN. Lima offers a welcoming Northwest Ohio setting with a friendly community atmosphere, convenient local amenities, and an easygoing environment for travel nurses. Join a supportive Progressive Care Unit team caring for adults and geriatrics with complex medical and cardiac needs while floating to ICU or Med/Surg Tele as needed. This 8-week travel nursing assignment offers a fast-paced environment where your critical thinking, bedside skills, and clinical judgment can shine.
Job Details
- Position: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse
- Specialty: PCU / Stepdown / Telemetry Nursing
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing
- Contract Length: 8 weeks
- Start Date: 08/24/2026
- Shift: 12-hour days
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910 - $2,010
- Location: Lima, OH 45801
- Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice or compact licensure
- Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
- PCU, stepdown, telemetry, or critical care nursing experience preferred
- Experience with ICU-level patients as needed
- Experience with vents and trachs required
- BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS required
- Successful completion of a dysrhythmia exam required
- Ability to work in a fast-paced progressive care environment and float as needed
- Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills
- Ability to safely manage complex lines, drains, and respiratory support devices
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality patient care using the nursing process from assessment through evaluation
- Monitor and manage patients with complex medical and cardiac conditions in a PCU/stepdown setting
- Provide care for patients requiring respiratory support, including trachs, vents, BiPAP, CPAP, and high-flow oxygen
- Support patients receiving fixed-rate drips and escalate care appropriately when titration or higher acuity support is needed
- Care for patients with central lines, PICCs, midlines, chest tubes, NG tubes, PEG tubes, and other advanced devices
- Float to ICU or Med/Surg Tele as needed based on patient needs and unit demand
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate safe, efficient care
- Educate patients and families while promoting safety, comfort, and positive outcomes
- Respond confidently to changing patient conditions and maintain composure in a high-acuity environment
Apply now to join this travel nursing job in Lima, Ohio and make an impact in a rewarding Progressive Care Unit RN role.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Employer
GHR Healthcare
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About Lima, OH
As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Lima, OH here's what you should know:- Lima's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 84°F, while winter lows can drop to around 19°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Lima, and they are relatively easy to find through local listings and real estate agencies.
- Lima is car-friendly with easy access to parking.
- Public transportation options are limited, and most residents rely on personal vehicles for commuting.
- Lima has a diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues in the area include obesity, heart disease, and diabetes.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Lima offers a variety of restaurants featuring local and international cuisines.
- The city has a vibrant arts community with galleries and live music venues.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local games and outdoor activities such as hiking and biking in nearby parks.
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