Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Akron, OH
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,142/weekOverview
- Start Date10/18/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Travel PCU RN job in Akron, Ohio: Join a dynamic 32-bed Cardiac Progressive Care / Telemetry unit caring for complex CHF patients. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers strong teamwork, high-acuity clinical experience, and the chance to grow your telemetry nursing skills in Northeast Ohio. Akron’s 44304 area offers a welcoming community feel, convenient city access, and easy proximity to parks, local amenities, and outdoor recreation.
Job Details
- Specialty: PCU / Telemetry RN
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Start Date: 10/18/2026
- Shift: 12-hour nights
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Setting: Cardiac Progressive Care / Telemetry unit
- Location: Akron, Ohio
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,910 - $2,010
- Openings: 2
Job Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license
- ACLS and BLS required
- Minimum 2 years of PCU / Telemetry nursing experience required
- Recent Epic EHR experience required
- Recent phlebotomy experience required
- Ability to draw blood and start / maintain IVs
- Experience with heparin drips, blood product administration, and EKG interpretation
- Ability to recognize and respond to rhythm changes confidently
- Flexibility to float as needed
- Strong clinical judgment and excellent communication skills
- At least 1 year of experience is required if not otherwise specified
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality nursing care to cardiac progressive care and telemetry patients
- Monitor, assess, and document patient status throughout the shift
- Manage CHF-focused patient care with attention to changing cardiac conditions
- Administer medications, blood products, and heparin infusions safely and accurately
- Perform phlebotomy, establish IV access, and maintain IV therapy
- Interpret EKGs and identify rhythm changes promptly
- Collaborate closely with the care team to support positive patient outcomes
- Adapt to floating assignments as required by unit needs
Apply now for this Travel PCU Registered Nurse opportunity in Akron, Ohio, and join a supportive healthcare team today.
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.
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About Akron, OH
As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Akron, OH here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Akron, 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 good value for residents.
- The average summer highs in Akron, OH reach around 82°F, while the average winter lows drop to about 19°F, so be prepared for both warm summers and cold winters.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Akron, OH, and they are relatively easy to find due to the city's size and the presence of various housing providers.
- Akron, OH is generally car-friendly with easily navigable roads and ample parking.
- Public transportation options include buses and a downtown trolley service, providing convenient alternatives for those without a car.
- Akron, OH has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues in the area may include respiratory conditions due to industrial history.
- There is a notable population of travel nurses in Akron, making it a welcoming community for healthcare professionals.
- Akron, OH offers a variety of activities including a vibrant restaurant scene, a rich music history, and numerous outdoor recreational opportunities.
- Residents can enjoy live music, sports events, and explore the picturesque Cuyahoga Valley National Park for outdoor adventures.
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