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

GHR Healthcare - Travel Division 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
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse Job – Lima, Ohio

Advance your nursing career as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse on a travel assignment in Lima, Ohio (zip code 45801). Join our healthcare team and provide expert clinical support in a dynamic cardiac stepdown unit, caring for patients with complex cardiac and respiratory needs. Discover rewarding nursing opportunities in Lima, a welcoming Ohio community known for its affordable living, vibrant local dining, and easy access to parks and cultural attractions.

PCU RN Job Details

• Location: Lima, Ohio (45801) – Ohio nursing jobs
• Unit: PCU/Stepdown Cardiac Unit (18 beds)
• Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse contract
• Start Date: October 6, 2025
• End Date: January 5, 2026
• Duration: 13-week travel nursing assignment
• Shift: 12-hour nights (Weekender shift: Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Saturday, Sunday, Monday)
• Hours per Week: 36 (option for 48 hours available)
• On-Site Position
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1780-$1910

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio or compact state
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience (PCU, Stepdown, or acute care preferred)
• Experience with pre/post Cath Lab patients and ventilators/tracheostomies required
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke Certification required
• Dysrhythmia Exam required (study guide available)
• Ability to work every other weekend and every other holiday as needed
• Navy blue scrubs required

PCU Nurse Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments, develop and implement care plans, and evaluate patient outcomes
• Administer medications and manage cardiac drips (Cardizem, Amiodarone, Cardene, Nitro, Heparin, Insulin)
• Provide care for patients with cardiac and respiratory conditions, including post-cardiac cath, post-pacemaker, post-mitraclip, post-TAVR, new onset atrial fibrillation, chest pain, COPD, and heart failure
• Manage lines, drains, and devices (figure 8 stitch, angioseal, femostop)
• Operate advanced respiratory modalities (ventilators, tracheostomies, BiPAP, CPAP, heated high flow, high flow nasal cannula)
• Serve as a patient advocate and coordinate care with interdisciplinary healthcare teams
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold patient safety standards
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and ongoing professional development

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a travel PCU Registered Nurse in Lima, Ohio, and make a difference in patient care!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us:www.ghrhealthcare.com

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 - Travel Division Job ID #417303. 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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