TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified IMC RN in Youngstown, Ohio, 44504!
Job Title
RN PCU / Stepdown
Location
Youngstown, OH
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Night Shift (12-Hour Nights)
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments, develop and implement individualized plans of care, and evaluate treatment effectiveness in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team.
- Clinically manage high-acuity stepdown patients including those with multi-system organ failure, respiratory compromise, renal conditions, surgical needs, and trauma presentations.
- Administer medications and drips (including Cardizem, Amiodarone, and insulin drips) safely and in accordance with applicable state practice standards and facility policies.
- Manage and monitor patients requiring advanced airway support including mechanical ventilators, tracheostomies, BiPAP, CPAP, High Flow, and Airvo.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for care coordination across hospital departments, collaborating with family members, caregivers, and ancillary services.
- Anticipate and respond to rapidly changing patient conditions, applying evidence-based clinical judgment and advocating for patient safety and quality of care.
Required Qualifications
- Current RN license in the state of practice or covered under a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from an approved source required prior to direct patient care.
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification required.
- NIH Stroke Certification required.
- Dysrhythmia Exam required (study guide available).
- Minimum 1 year of RN experience with demonstrated ventilator management experience and strong higher-acuity background required.
Preferred Experience / Skills
- CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse) or PCCN (Progressive Care Certified Nurse) certification preferred.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Experience with EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) system preferred.
- Completion of a Critical Care Course preferred.
Why Join Us
- Work in a specialized, high-acuity stepdown unit — one of only two units in the facility managing tracheostomy and ventilator patients — offering a challenging and clinically rich environment.
- 48-hour guaranteed contract option available with overtime after 48 hours, providing strong earning potential for qualified travel nurses.