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

Experienced PCU Registered Nurse sought for a 13-week travel nursing contract in Lorain, Ohio, providing night-shift care to complex adult and geriatric patients in a 33-bed progressive care and stepdown unit.

Join a collaborative progressive care team in Lorain, a welcoming Lake Erie community known for its waterfront atmosphere, convenient access to outdoor recreation, and proximity to the greater Cleveland area. This Ohio travel nurse assignment is ideal for an experienced PCU or stepdown nurse who enjoys caring for complex patients in a fast-paced acute care environment.

Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800–$1,890
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• End Date: February 1, 2027
• Healthcare Setting: 33-bed Progressive Care Unit (PCU)/Stepdown unit
• Nursing Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour night shifts
• Hours: Approximately 36 hours per week
• Weekend/Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend and every other holiday
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:5–6 on nights, based on acuity
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients, including cardiac telemetry, vascular, and medical-surgical populations
• Local Candidate Policy: Local candidates are not accepted for this assignment

PCU Travel Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice or a valid compact RN license
• At least 2 years of recent Progressive Care Unit (PCU), stepdown, or comparable acute care nursing experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Current National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Successful completion of a required dysrhythmia examination
• Experience with cardiac telemetry and the ability to interpret and verify telemetry strips
• Travel nursing experience is not required
• Ability to provide safe, compassionate patient care while managing changing conditions and complex clinical needs

Progressive Care RN Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive initial and ongoing nursing assessments, develop individualized plans of care, and evaluate patient outcomes.
• Care for patients with cardiac telemetry, vascular, medical-surgical, post-cath, and post-pacemaker needs.
• Monitor and manage patients requiring advanced respiratory support, including tracheostomy care, BiPAP, CPAP, heated high-flow oxygen, and other high-flow therapies.
• Administer medications and manage ordered infusions such as Cardizem, amiodarone, dobutamine, dopamine, Lasix, heparin, and insulin.
• Care for patients with PICC lines, dialysis catheters, PEG tubes, ostomies, urinary catheters, chest tubes, NG tubes, tube feedings, and wound vacs.
• Assess hemodynamic status, recognize clinical deterioration, and respond promptly to changes in patient condition.
• Provide patient and family education, emotional support, and assistance with coping and care transitions.
• Coordinate care with providers and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote safe, efficient, and patient-centered outcomes.
• Practice infection prevention, protect patient privacy, and advocate for patient safety and preferences.
• Document care accurately in the electronic health record and verify telemetry strips at least once per shift.

Apply now for this PCU Registered Nurse travel contract in Lorain, Ohio, and join a dedicated acute care nursing team near Cleveland.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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.