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Travel Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN) – 13-Week Contract in Dayton, Ohio

Experienced PCU travel nurses can join a fast-paced inpatient progressive care and trauma unit in Dayton, Ohio. This travel nursing opportunity is ideal for a Registered Nurse who is confident caring for medically complex patients and collaborating across specialty units.

The Progressive Care Unit RN will provide skilled acute-care nursing to adolescent, adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients with trauma-related injuries, neurological conditions, orthopedic injuries, respiratory needs, and complex multisystem diagnoses. Dayton offers a welcoming community known for its aviation heritage, vibrant arts and culture, parks, dining, and convenient access to regional attractions.

Travel PCU RN Job Details

• Position: Travel Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN)
• Location: Dayton, Ohio
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,950–$2,060
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Contract Length: 13 weeks, ending February 15, 2027
• Schedule: 36 hours per week, typically three 12-hour night shifts
• Shift: Nights, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend and holiday availability required
• Openings: 2
• Patient Ratios: Target ratio of 1:4; assignments may reach 1:5–6 based on patient acuity and census
• Charting: Epic experience required
• Orientation: Approximately 24 hours

PCU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in Ohio or an active compact RN license
• At least 1.5 years of recent PCU, progressive care, step-down, or comparable acute-care nursing experience
• Recent experience with Epic electronic health records
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• NIH certification or demonstrated NIH Stroke Scale competency
• Ability to successfully complete an online EKG and dysrhythmia competency assessment before the assignment begins
• Experience caring for patients with stable chronic ventilators, tracheostomies, telemetry needs, and complex multisystem conditions
• Strong assessment, prioritization, and time-management skills in a high-acuity progressive care environment
• Recent laboratory work and EKG/dysrhythmia assessment completed within the required pre-assignment timeframe
• PALS, TNCC, trauma experience, IV-start proficiency, and prior travel nursing experience are preferred
• Comfort with floating to medically appropriate assignments within the hospital system based on competency and census

Progressive Care RN Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients requiring progressive care monitoring and intervention
• Assess, monitor, and document patient conditions using Epic while promptly escalating changes in status
• Care for patients with traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, orthopedic injuries, chest tubes, large wounds, tracheostomies, and ventilator support needs
• Manage telemetry, arterial lines, central lines, PICC lines, ports, high-flow nasal cannula, suctioning, and other specialty equipment as indicated
• Administer blood products, IV medications, insulin protocols, pain medications, and other treatments according to established standards
• Titrate cardiac and vasoactive infusions within scope, protocol, and unit expectations
• Perform or assist with IV placement, wound and dressing care, mobility and repositioning, chest tube care, and infection-prevention practices
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rehabilitation, rapid response, radiology, social services, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Provide safe, compassionate care to patients and families while maintaining a calm and organized approach in a physically demanding setting
• Float to other appropriate units or nearby locations when needed and provide care consistent with demonstrated skills and patient acuity

Apply now for this travel PCU RN opportunity and join an experienced acute-care nursing team in Dayton, Ohio.

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.