PCU RN
Lima, OH
Malone Healthcare - Nursing
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

🚨 Travel PCU/Cardiac Stepdown RN | 13-Week Contract

Join a high-acuity Progressive Care/Cardiac Stepdown Unit providing specialized care for post-operative open-heart and cardiac patients.

📍 Location: Lima, OH
🏥 Facility: Lima Memorial Health System
🩺 Specialty: PCU / Cardiac Stepdown RN
📅 Contract: 13 Weeks

Requirements:

✅ 2+ years of PCU/Cardiac Stepdown experience
✅ Post-operative Open Heart care experience required
✅ Strong cardiac monitoring and rhythm interpretation skills
✅ Chest tube and drain management experience
✅ Experience with radial & femoral access pre/post-procedure care
✅ BLS & ACLS (AHA) required
✅ Active Ohio or Compact RN License

Preferred Experience:

⭐ Critical Care/ICU background
⭐ Advanced knowledge of cardiac and pulmonary conditions

Unit Highlights:

• 26-bed Cardiac Stepdown Unit
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4–5
• EMR: MediTech
• Navy blue scrubs
• Must float to units within skill set

Required Clinical Skills:

• Reading and interpreting telemetry strips
• Managing temporary pacemakers (pericardial & transcutaneous)
• Assisting with chest tube removal
• Assisting with pericardial pacing wire removal
• High-flow oxygen and non-invasive ventilation (NIV/BiPAP) management
• Recognition and response to cardiac rhythm changes
• Care of post-cardiac surgery patients

Interview Process:

• Trio Clinical Interview
• Candidates are typically contacted within 2 hours via phone/text
• Hiring decisions are often made the same day or the next business day

Important Notes:

• Travelers must be willing to float within their skill set
• Requests for more than 7 days of RTO or more than 50% of holidays off may delay the hiring process
• Local travelers (within 45 miles) are accepted at a reduced travel rate

📩 Interested? Contact me today to learn more or submit your profile!