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Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Canton, Ohio

Join a collaborative Progressive Care Unit team in Canton, Ohio, as a travel Registered Nurse providing high-acuity patient care, close monitoring, and advanced clinical support. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to care for a diverse patient population in a 24-bed stepdown unit while working alongside experienced nurses, respiratory therapists, IV specialists, patient care technicians, and other dedicated support professionals. Canton offers a welcoming community with convenient access to parks, local attractions, restaurants, and the greater Northeast Ohio region.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Canton, Ohio
• Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse
• Unit: Neurosurgical, general surgery, and trauma stepdown
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,950–$2,060
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks
• Weekend Rotation: Every third weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday
• Call: None
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 5 patients per registered nurse
• Orientation: Three-day orientation program with classroom onboarding and supervised unit experience
• Charting and Equipment: Cerner EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Philips monitoring equipment

PCU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent progressive care, stepdown, or comparable acute-care nursing experience
• Current Registered Nurse license valid in Ohio
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Associate degree in nursing or an approved nursing certificate
• Valid driver's license
• Strong assessment, organization, communication, and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to care for complex patients and manage multiple priorities during 12-hour night shifts
• Willingness to float to comparable stepdown units as needed

Progressive Care RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for patients recovering from elective neurosurgery, intracranial hemorrhage, trauma, sepsis, diabetic ketoacidosis, altered mental status, and cancer-related conditions
• Perform focused and ongoing neurological assessments and promptly communicate changes in patient condition
• Manage cardiac and vasoactive medication infusions, including amiodarone, dobutamine, heparin, furosemide, and insulin drips, according to established protocols
• Provide care for patients requiring BiPAP and Airvo respiratory support
• Perform and document NG tube placement and care, tube feedings, and TPN administration
• Manage chest tubes, drains, wound vacs, and complex dressing changes
• Collaborate with providers, respiratory therapy, rehabilitation, case management, social work, and the discharge team to support safe transitions of care
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, procedures, and recovery expectations
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the electronic medical record
• Maintain a safe, respectful, and patient-centered care environment while supporting the interdisciplinary team

Apply now for this Progressive Care Unit travel nursing opportunity in Canton, Ohio, and join a supportive team delivering high-quality acute-care nursing.

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.