Medasource 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: 09/22/2025
- Duration: 16 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 16 weeks
Location: Travel position (no local candidates accepted)
Certifications Required: BLS, ACLS, NIH Stroke Scale
Exam Required: Dysrhythmia Exam (study guide available)
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our Progressive Care Unit/Stepdown (7WE) team on a 16-week contract. This unit specializes in caring for patients with cardiac, surgical, and respiratory illnesses, requiring nurses who can think critically, adapt quickly, and deliver safe and effective care.
Unit & Clinical Details:
- Patient Types: Cardiac, surgical, and respiratory illness
- Specialty Focus: Tikosyn loading unit
- Drips/Medications:
- Titrate only Cardizem & Heparin
- Amiodarone drips common
- RN primary assessment and IV push medications
- Procedures/Equipment: Post-op drains, wound vacs
- Not Performed: No arterial lines, tracheostomies, or ventilators
- Staffing Model:
- Nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:4–5 (days), 1:5–6 (nights)
- Team nursing at times with RNs & LPNs
- Charge RN:
- Days – no assignment
- Nights – full assignment
- 2–3 PCAs per shift
- Unit Size: 26 beds, some private rooms
Schedule & Contract:
- Contract Length: 16 weeks
- Shifts: Day and night shifts available (ratios vary by shift)
Ideal Candidate:
Minimum of 2 years of PCU/Stepdown or related acute care experience
Strong skills in dysrhythmia recognition and management
Comfortable with cardiac drips and post-surgical care
Able to work collaboratively in a team nursing environment
About Medasource
- Here at Medasource, the heartbeat of healthcare meets boundless opportunities! As a leading national healthcare consulting firm, we're dedicated to creating an unmatched experience for our consultants. We look for passionate individuals who not only embrace learning and adaptability but radiate excellence in the fast-paced world of healthcare.
- Ready to breathe new life into your healthcare career with Medasource? Let us be your compass in navigating success on your healthcare journey. Join our vibrant Clinical Services team and take your career to new heights!
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Benefits
- Vision benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Referral bonus
- Holiday Pay
- Weekly pay