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

Make a meaningful impact as a Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN) in Cincinnati, Ohio. This 13-week travel nursing job is ideal for an experienced PCU or stepdown nurse who is confident caring for higher-acuity adult and geriatric patients, including those requiring cardiac monitoring, post-cardiac catheterization care, advanced respiratory support, and complex medication management. Cincinnati offers a welcoming blend of vibrant neighborhoods, cultural attractions, outdoor recreation, and convenient access to the scenic Ohio River region.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Stepdown, and Acute Care Nursing
• Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910–$2,010
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending January 18, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour night shifts
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Call: No call required
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1 nurse to 5 patients
• Unit Profile: 20-bed Progressive Care Unit serving adult and geriatric patients
• Local Candidates: Not accepted

PCU Travel RN Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of recent Registered Nurse (RN) experience, including acute-care hospital experience
• Progressive care, stepdown, critical care, or comparable high-acuity nursing experience
• Current Registered Nurse license valid in Ohio or through a compact licensure arrangement
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Successful completion of a dysrhythmia examination is required
• Experience with post-cardiac catheterization care is strongly preferred
• Travel nursing experience is preferred but not required
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and collaboration skills
• Ability to safely care for patients requiring cardiac monitoring, invasive lines, chest tubes, and advanced respiratory modalities

PCU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive initial and ongoing assessments of Progressive Care Unit patients and identify priority clinical needs
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise individualized plans of care using the nursing process
• Monitor patients with complex cardiac, respiratory, and multisystem conditions and respond promptly to changes in condition
• Provide post-cardiac catheterization care, including management of TR bands and groin sites
• Administer medications and manage ordered cardiac infusions, which may include amiodarone, nitroglycerin, diltiazem, furosemide, milrinone, and heparin
• Perform and interpret ongoing cardiac rhythm surveillance and escalate dysrhythmias or other significant findings appropriately
• Care for patients with central lines, Foley catheters, chest tubes, and other specialized drains or devices
• Assess and manage patients receiving high-flow oxygen, BiPAP, Vapotherm, and other advanced respiratory support
• Conduct hemodynamic monitoring and support patients requiring temporary or transvenous pacing
• Administer conscious sedation medications as permitted by policy, training, and scope of practice
• Coordinate care with providers, patient care technicians, families, and the interdisciplinary team
• Educate patients and families while promoting safety, privacy, dignity, and informed participation in care
• Document care accurately in the electronic health record and participate in quality improvement initiatives

Apply now for this Progressive Care Unit travel nursing opportunity in Cincinnati, Ohio, and join a team dedicated to high-quality patient care.

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.