Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,142 per week

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: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN) - Travel Nursing Job in Youngstown, Ohio

Youngstown, Ohio (44504) offers a welcoming community with a convenient northeastern Ohio location, local dining, parks, and easy access to nearby attractions. Travel PCU RN opportunity in Youngstown, Ohio! Join a high-acuity stepdown team and provide exceptional patient care in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) while working with a collaborative interdisciplinary healthcare team.

This travel nursing job is ideal for an experienced Registered Nurse seeking Ohio nursing jobs in a dynamic intermediate care setting with adults and geriatrics.

Job Details

• Specialty: Progressive Care Unit / Stepdown / PCU
• Position Type: Travel Registered Nurse
• Location: Youngstown, Ohio
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: 08/10/2026
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,910-$2,010
• Setting: High-acuity intermediate care / stepdown unit
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics

Job Requirements

• Active RN license in the state of practice or compact licensure eligibility
• At least 1 year of Registered Nurse experience required
• Stepdown, telemetry, progressive care, or acute care hospital experience strongly preferred
• BLS required; ACLS and NIH Stroke Certification preferred or required within the appropriate timeframe
• Ability to pass a dysrhythmia exam
• Ventilator or trach experience preferred
• Experience with insulin drips, hemodynamic monitoring, and complex respiratory support is a plus
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for high-acuity stepdown patients with respiratory, renal, surgical, and trauma needs
• Perform comprehensive assessments, develop nursing plans of care, and evaluate patient outcomes
• Administer medications and manage therapies safely and in accordance with nursing standards
• Care for patients requiring drips, BiPAP, CPAP, high-flow oxygen, Airvo, trachs, and vents as assigned
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, respond to changes in condition, and escalate care as needed
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, CNAs, and the broader care team to support optimal outcomes
• Educate patients and families while promoting safety, comfort, and recovery
• Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to a culture of quality improvement and patient advocacy

Apply now for this Travel PCU RN opportunity in Youngstown, Ohio, and join a healthcare team committed to quality, safety, and compassionate care.

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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 #506036. 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

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