PCU | Registered Nurse

Travel PCU Registered Nurse (Stepdown RN) – Cincinnati, OH 45211

Bring your progressive care nursing skills to a supportive, fast-paced hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. Cincinnati’s welcoming neighborhoods, vibrant local culture, and easy access to dining, parks, and city attractions make the 45211 area an appealing place to live and work while on assignment. This Travel PCU/Stepdown Registered Nurse opportunity is ideal for an experienced acute care RN who thrives in a high-acuity inpatient setting and enjoys working with adult and geriatric patients as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team. If you are searching for travel nurse jobs in Cincinnati, OH, this assignment offers competitive weekly pay, strong clinical support, and a rewarding place to grow your next nursing career move.

Travel Nurse Job Details

• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,910 - $2,010
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing
• Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Stepdown RN
• Setting: Inpatient acute care hospital
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Schedule: Approximately 36 hours per week
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Location: Cincinnati, OH 45211

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active RN license in the state of practice or compact licensure
• At least 1 year of RN experience required; 1-2 years preferred for this travel nursing role
• Minimum 6 months of acute care hospital experience preferred
• BLS required prior to direct patient care
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire; preferred at hire if already obtained
• NIH Stroke Certification, PCCN, or CCRN preferred
• Dysrhythmia exam required
• Strong communication, teamwork, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to safely manage patients in a high-acuity stepdown environment

PCU / Stepdown RN Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric progressive care patients
• Complete ongoing assessments, identify priorities, and develop individualized plans of care
• Administer medications safely and in accordance with nursing standards and hospital policies
• Monitor complex patients, including those with chest tubes, hemodynamic concerns, and advanced respiratory needs
• Respond confidently to rapidly changing patient conditions and clinical changes
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and other care team members to coordinate care
• Educate patients and families to support understanding, recovery, and continuity of care
• Promote patient safety, quality improvement, and professional nursing practice

Apply now to join this Cincinnati travel nursing opportunity and take the next step in your PCU Registered Nurse career.

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.