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

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) opportunity — 13-week PCU/Neuro Stepdown contract in Youngstown, Ohio (44504) with competitive weekly pay.

Join an innovative healthcare team in Youngstown, OH as a PCU/Neuro Stepdown Registered Nurse (Travel RN). This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers intermediate-level care to adult and geriatric patients in a 32-bed PCU with a neuro/stroke focus. Youngstown is known for its welcoming community and affordable living—an excellent location for travel nursing and Ohio nursing jobs.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,680 – $1,770
• Location: Youngstown, Ohio (Zip: 44504) — Youngstown healthcare, Ohio nursing jobs
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour days (Travel RN, PCU shift)
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Unit: PCU / Stepdown (Neuro focus, 32 beds, typical ratios 1:4)
• Start Date: April 20, 2026
• End Date: July 20, 2026
• Employment Type: Travel (Travel Nurse, Travel RN)

Required Qualifications & Certifications — RN (PCU / Neuro)

• Current RN license in Ohio or a valid Compact RN license (Registered Nurse)
• BLS and ACLS from AHA required
• NIHSS certification required (stroke/neurology competency)
• Dysrhythmia Exam required (study guide available)
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience; 6 months acute care hospital experience preferred
• Neuro/stroke experience preferred (PCU nurse, neuro stepdown nurse, stroke nurse)
• EPIC EHR training and Critical Care Course preferred (experience with EPIC advantageous)

Key Responsibilities — PCU Nurse / Neuro Stepdown RN

• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments, analyze clinical data, and develop individualized care plans
• Administer medications and IV therapies safely and in accordance with facility policies
• Provide hemodynamic monitoring and ongoing assessment for patients with advanced neuro conditions
• Manage care for patients with multi-system organ failure, trauma, and stroke-related complications
• Perform procedures and monitor devices: chest tubes, hemodynamic lines, and conscious sedation management
• Respond to rapidly changing patient conditions and emergencies with clinical confidence (critical care skills)
• Coordinate interdisciplinary care and serve as primary point of contact for families and the care team
• Advocate for patient safety, participate in quality improvement initiatives, and apply evidence-based practice
• Maintain professionalism, cultural sensitivity, and effective communication at all times

This travel nursing job is ideal for Registered Nurses seeking PCU, neuro stepdown, or stroke nursing experience in Youngstown, OH. If you are a dedicated RN with acute care or critical care skills looking for travel nurse positions and Ohio nursing jobs, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Travel RN in the Progressive Care Unit — submit your resume or contact our recruiter to learn more about this PCU/Neuro Stepdown assignment in Youngstown, Ohio.

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We 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.