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

Travel PCU RN opportunity in Springfield, Ohio, for an experienced Progressive Care Unit nurse seeking a 13-week acute-care assignment. Join a high-acuity progressive care team supporting adult and geriatric patients who require close monitoring, intermediate-level care, and complex clinical management.

This travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to care for patients transitioning from intensive care, manage complex medical needs, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team in a 30-bed stepdown setting. Located in Springfield, Ohio, the area offers a welcoming community with convenient access to parks, local attractions, and larger city amenities in nearby Dayton and Columbus.

PCU Travel Nurse Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800–$1,890
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• End Date: February 15, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour night shifts
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Every third weekend and every other holiday
• Unit: 30-bed Progressive Care/Stepdown Unit
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients
• Typical Assignment: Approximately 1:4, subject to staffing needs
• Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs
• Candidate Eligibility: This assignment is not accepting local candidates

Progressive Care Registered Nurse Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Ohio or through a qualifying compact license
• At least 1 year of Registered Nurse experience required
• At least 6 months of acute-care hospital experience preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
• Successful completion of an EKG examination required
• Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN), Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN), and BSN are preferred
• Experience with Epic electronic health records is preferred
• Ability to provide care for patients requiring close observation, complex medication management, and rapid clinical assessment

PCU RN Travel Nursing Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive initial and ongoing assessments, establish individualized plans of care, implement interventions, and evaluate patient outcomes.
• Care for hemodynamically stable patients requiring stepdown or intermediate care, including post-ICU patients and patients with complex medical conditions.
• Monitor and respond to changing patient conditions, including hypertensive emergencies requiring intravenous medications and patients experiencing confusion, agitation, or substance withdrawal.
• Administer medications safely and monitor patients for therapeutic response and potential complications.
• Manage and assess patients with chest tubes, central lines, PICC lines, hemodialysis lines, NG tubes, JP drains, Hemovac drains, wound vacuums, and other lines or devices.
• Perform hemodynamic monitoring and provide care related to temporary or transvenous pacing when indicated.
• Support patients requiring advanced oxygen modalities, excluding mechanical ventilation.
• Coordinate care with providers, nursing colleagues, patients, families, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Educate patients and caregivers while promoting informed participation in care decisions.
• Advocate for patient safety, privacy, dignity, cultural needs, and continuity of care.
• Recognize subtle changes in condition, use sound clinical judgment, and escalate concerns promptly.
• Follow evidence-based nursing standards, infection-prevention practices, and applicable policies and procedures.

PCU RN Work Environment

• Fast-paced clinical setting with periods of high stress, fluctuating workloads, and frequent interruptions.
• Ability to safely lift, reposition, push, and pull patients and equipment is required.
• Use of universal precautions and personal protective equipment is required when working with blood, body fluids, and other potential hazards.

Apply now for this Ohio travel nursing opportunity and join a progressive care team in Springfield, Ohio.

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