
PCU | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Youngstown, OH
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 17, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $53.06
- Weekly
- $1,910
- Yearly (full-time)
- $99,320
- Start date
- 09/21/2026
This job pays about $53.06/hour — 34% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Ohio ($39.67/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Ohio right now
- 1,785 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Ohio from 6 agencies, 18 of them in Youngstown.
- Pay in these listings: $14.59 – $196/hour, median $55.28/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Ohio: $39.67/hour ($82,514/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: MAS Medical Staffing ($80.00/hour across 7 jobs).
Job description
PCU Registered Nurse (Travel) – Progressive Care / Stepdown RN Job in Youngstown, OH
Travel to Youngstown, Ohio for a rewarding PCU Registered Nurse assignment in a fast-paced Progressive Care Unit / Stepdown setting. Located in the heart of the Mahoning Valley, Youngstown offers a welcoming community, affordable living, and easy access to parks, local dining, and cultural attractions. This 13-week travel RN job is ideal for nurses looking to strengthen telemetry and critical care skills while caring for adult and geriatric patients in an intermediate care environment.
Job Details
- Position: PCU Registered Nurse / Progressive Care Nurse / Stepdown RN
- Location: Youngstown, OH 44504
- Setting: Progressive Care Unit / Stepdown / Intermediate Care / Telemetry
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: 09/21/2026
- Shift: 12-hour nights
- Hours per Week: 36
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,910 - $2,010
- Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
- Unit Highlights: 17-bed intermediate tele unit with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice or compact license
- At least 1 year of RN experience required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required
- Strong telemetry interpretation skills and comfort with stepdown-level patient care
- Ability to work night shifts in a high-acuity, fast-moving acute care environment
- Experience with dysrhythmia recognition preferred
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and critical thinking skills
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and develop individualized plans of care
- Monitor telemetry and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
- Administer medications safely and in accordance with nursing standards
- Care for patients with cardiac, respiratory, renal, stroke/TIA, and post-op needs
- Manage therapies such as oxygen support, drips, chest tubes, drains, and wound vacs
- Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate patient care
- Educate patients and families while supporting safe discharge planning
- Maintain a compassionate, patient-centered approach in a busy clinical setting
Why Join This Travel Nursing Opportunity?
- Competitive pay for a travel nurse assignment in Ohio
- Gain valuable experience in progressive care nursing and telemetry
- Work in a supportive, collaborative healthcare team environment
- Enjoy the convenience and affordability of Youngstown healthcare jobs
Apply now to take the next step in your PCU RN career and join this exciting Ohio nursing job opportunity today.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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