Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Springfield, OH
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,016/weekOverview
- Start Date09/21/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Travel PCU Registered Nurse opportunity in Springfield, Ohio: provide high-acuity stepdown care for adult and geriatric patients in a collaborative Progressive Cardiac Care unit.
Join a dynamic progressive care environment where your clinical expertise can make a real impact every shift. This travel RN job offers the chance to support adult and geriatric patients in a fast-paced stepdown setting while working alongside a collaborative care team. Springfield, Ohio offers a welcoming Midwest community with a comfortable pace of life, convenient local amenities, and easy access to everything you need while you’re on assignment.
Job Details
- Position: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Stepdown Registered Nurse
- Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse Job
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800 - $1,890
- Shift: 12-hour nights
- Shifts per Week: 3
- Hours per Week: 36
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Schedule Notes: Every third weekend, holiday coverage as needed
- Setting: Progressive Cardiac Care / Stepdown Unit
- Location: Springfield, Ohio
Job Requirements
- Active RN license in the state of assignment or compact license eligibility
- Minimum 1 year of Registered Nurse experience required
- BLS certification required
- ACLS certification required within 6 months of hire; preferred at start
- NIH Stroke Certification required
- EKG exam required
- Strong acute care, telemetry, or stepdown nursing experience preferred
- Ability to provide safe, compassionate care for adult and geriatric patients
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-acuity Progressive Care Unit environment
Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care using the nursing process
- Perform ongoing assessments, monitor changes in condition, and respond appropriately
- Administer medications safely and in accordance with nursing standards
- Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team members to support patient outcomes
- Manage stepdown patients requiring telemetry and hemodynamic monitoring
- Care for patients with chest tubes, central lines, PICC lines, HD lines, and other drains/devices
- Support patients requiring a wide range of oxygen modalities, excluding vents
- Provide focused care for post-ICU, COVID-positive, hypertensive emergency, and agitation/withdrawal cases
- Promote patient safety, education, and advocacy throughout the care experience
- Maintain professionalism, adaptability, and calm decision-making in changing clinical situations
Apply now for this Springfield, Ohio travel nursing opportunity and join a team committed to high-quality progressive care.
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 Springfield, OH
As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Springfield, OH here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Springfield, OH, is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing a good balance for residents.
- In summer, average highs are around 84°F, and average lows are around 63°F.
- In winter, average highs are around 37°F, and average lows are around 20°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Springfield, OH, and they are relatively easy to find.
- Many apartment complexes and rental agencies offer flexible lease terms for travelers.
- Springfield, OH, is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and ample parking.
- Public transportation options include buses, but the city is more reliant on personal vehicles for transportation.
- Springfield, OH, has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions.
- There is a growing community of travel nurses due to the presence of healthcare facilities in the area.
- Springfield, OH, offers a variety of things to do, including a range of restaurants, art galleries, music venues, and sports facilities.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy parks, hiking trails, and recreational activities in the surrounding area.
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