Travel PCU RN - $2,113 per week

Malone Healthcare Solutions

Lima (OH)

On-site

USD 58,000 - 107,000

Full time

10 hours ago

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401k retirement plan

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Job summary

Malone Healthcare - Nursing seeks a Travel Nurse RN to join the PCU/Progressive Care Unit in Lima, Ohio. This travel assignment focuses on post-operative open heart and cardiac stepdown care. Contract: 13 weeks, 36 hours per week, 12-hour day shifts. Start ASAP.

Travel RN with float to within unit skill set. Local mileage offers reduced travel rate. Requirements include 2+ years in PCU/Cardiac Stepdown, Open Heart post-op experience, active Ohio or Compact RN license, BLS & ACLS.

Qualifications

2+ years of PCU/Cardiac Stepdown experience
Post-operative Open Heart care experience required
Strong cardiac monitoring and rhythm interpretation skills
BLS & ACLS (AHA) required
Active Ohio or Compact RN License

Responsibilities

Provide care for post-operative open-heart and cardiac stepdown patients in a high-acuity PCU.
Monitor telemetry, interpret rhythms, and respond to cardiac events promptly.
Float to units within skill set and adhere to unit protocols.

Job description

Malone Healthcare - Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Lima, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel

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

About Malone Healthcare - Nursing

With a commitmentto providing a higher standard of service and experience in patient care, Malone Healthcare places expert nurses and allied health professionals in rewarding careers throughout the United States.As a leading healthcare staffing agency, Malone’s focus on compliance and integrity translates to a seamless experience for our team members and partner facilities. When you work with Malone Healthcare, you can rely on over 50 years of proven experience placing exceptional professionals in quality healthcare settings.

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