Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Lima, OH
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,142/weekOverview
- Start Date09/21/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Travel Registered Nurse opportunity in Lima, Ohio: join a Progressive Care Unit/Stepdown Cardiac Unit and provide high-acuity adult and geriatric patient care in a fast-paced acute care setting.
Join a dynamic Progressive Care/Stepdown Cardiac Unit in Lima, Ohio, a welcoming Northwest Ohio community known for small-city comfort, convenient amenities, and easy access to parks, dining, and nearby regional hubs. This 13-week travel nursing assignment is ideal for a compassionate PCU Registered Nurse who thrives in an acute care hospital environment and is confident supporting complex cardiac, telemetry, and stepdown patients.
Job Details
- Job Title: Travel PCU Registered Nurse / Stepdown Cardiac RN
- Setting: Progressive Care Unit / Stepdown Cardiac Unit
- Location: Lima, Ohio
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
- Shifts per Week: 3 shifts per week
- Hours per Week: 36
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910-$2,010
- Schedule Notes: Every other weekend and every other holiday may be required
- Unit Size: 18 beds
- Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license in the state of practice or compact RN license
- Minimum 1 year of Registered Nurse experience required
- Acute care hospital experience preferred
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
- NIH Stroke certification required
- Experience with pre/post cath lab patients strongly preferred
- Experience caring for patients with vents and trachs preferred
- Comfort working with dysrhythmias, telemetry monitoring, and complex cardiac patients
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality patient care using the nursing process from assessment through evaluation
- Monitor and manage patients with cardiac, telemetry, and stepdown needs, including post-cath, post-pacer, and post-procedure care
- Administer medications safely and in accordance with state practice standards and unit policies
- Care for patients receiving drips such as Cardizem, Amiodarone, Cardene, Nitro, Heparin, and Insulin
- Provide care for patients requiring advanced respiratory support, including BiPAP, CPAP, high-flow oxygen, trachs, and vents
- Assess and respond to changes in patient condition quickly and confidently in an acute care environment
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate treatment and patient teaching
- Support patient safety, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice in a high-acuity unit
- Maintain professionalism, adaptability, and strong communication in a fast-paced travel nursing assignment
Apply now to take the next step in your travel nursing career and join this Progressive Care Unit in Lima, Ohio.
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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