Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,016 per week

GHR Healthcare; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 55,104 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Matching

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

Job summary

A nationwide healthcare staffing agency is seeking a travel nurse for the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) in Youngstown, Ohio. This role involves caring for high-acuity patients on 12-hour night shifts, focusing on evidence-based patient care and collaboration with healthcare teams. Candidates must possess an active RN license and have at least one year of experience, along with BLS and ACLS certifications. The position offers a competitive pay package with benefits including 401K matching and healthcare coverage.

Qualifications

• 1 year of registered nurse experience required; 6 months of acute care experience preferred.
• Active RN license (state or compact).
• Certifications: AHA BLS and ACLS.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based patient care using the nursing process.
• Care for high-acuity stepdown patients.
• Collaborate with physicians and other departments for patient transitions.

Skills

Ventilator experience

Tracheostomy comfort

Ability to manage high-flow oxygen modalities

Medication administration

Patient education

Education

Active RN license

Tools

EPIC EHR

Job description

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Youngstown, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 02/23/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours per week: 36 hours
• Shift length: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – PCU/Stepdown (Progressive Care Unit)
• Location: Youngstown, OH
• Start Date: 02/23/2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks; End Date: 05/25/2026
• Shift: Nights
• Shift Length: 12-hour night shifts
• Hours per Week: 36
• Unit: 28-bed high-acuity ICU Stepdown / Intermediate Care (IMC)
• Typical Nurse-to-Patient Ratios: 1:4–5 (may vary with staffing)
• Floating: Float to like/lower-acuity units as needed (PCU/SDU/IMC and lower levels of care)

Registered Nurse (RN) Requirements

• RN Experience: 1 year of Registered Nurse experience required; 6 months of acute care experience preferred
• RN License: Active RN license (state license or compact/multistate license, as applicable)
• Certifications: AHA BLS and ACLS
• Unit-Specific Clinical Expectations: Ventilator experience expected for this unit; comfort with tracheostomies, BiPAP/CPAP, and high-flow oxygen modalities (e.g., Airvo)
• Competency: Dysrhythmia exam required (study guide available)
• Preferred: PCCN or CCRN; NIH Stroke Certification preferred; EPIC EHR training preferred

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) RN Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based patient care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Care for high-acuity stepdown patients including respiratory, renal, surgical, and trauma populations
• Monitor, manage, and titrate common PCU drips (e.g., Cardizem, Amiodarone) and manage insulin drips per protocol
• Deliver advanced airway and respiratory support for patients with vents/trachs, BiPAP/CPAP, and high-flow systems
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, case management, and ancillary departments to support safe transitions of care
• Administer medications safely and accurately per state scope of practice, hospital policy, and patient safety standards
• Promote quality improvement, infection prevention, and patient safety initiatives on the unit
• Educate patients and families, support coping strategies, and advocate for patient goals and preferences
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and on time in the electronic health record (EHR)

Apply now to join this night shift Travel RN PCU/Stepdown contract in Youngstown, Ohio and make an impact on a high-acuity team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #460481. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PCU

About GHR Healthcare

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We are committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.