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PCU | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareYoungstown, OHTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Youngstown, OH
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Aug 11, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$53.06
Weekly
$1,910
Yearly (full-time)
$99,320
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
8/24/2026

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.

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Job description

PCU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nurse Job in Youngstown, Ohio (Progressive Care/Stepdown)

Looking for PCU RN jobs in Youngstown, Ohio? Join a fast-paced Progressive Care/Stepdown unit in the 44504 area for a 13-week travel Registered Nurse assignment where your critical care skills and clinical judgment will make a meaningful impact every day.

This opportunity offers a supportive environment for an experienced Progressive Care Unit RN who enjoys caring for patients with complex needs, including stroke and neuro patients, while working alongside a collaborative acute care team. Youngstown’s 44504 area offers a convenient location with access to city amenities, local dining, parks, and a strong regional healthcare community.

Job Details

  • Specialty: PCU / Stepdown / Progressive Care Unit
  • Setting: Intermediate care / Progressive Care / Acute care hospital
  • Location: Youngstown, Ohio 44504
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Shift: 12-hour night shifts
  • Schedule: 3 x 12-hour shifts per week
  • Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,910 - $2,010
  • Start Date: 8/24/2026
  • End Date: 11/23/2026
  • Assignment Type: Travel RN job

Job Requirements

  • Active RN license in the state of practice or compact license eligibility
  • At least 1 year of Registered Nurse experience required
  • Experience in an acute care hospital setting preferred
  • BLS required
  • ACLS required within 6 months of hire; preferred at start
  • NIH Stroke Certification preferred
  • Neuro/stroke nursing experience strongly preferred
  • Ability to complete a dysrhythmia exam
  • Strong clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive nursing care to stepdown and progressive care patients
  • Assess patient conditions, identify priorities, and develop individualized plans of care
  • Administer medications safely and in accordance with nursing standards and protocols
  • Monitor patients with cardiac drips and other complex medical needs
  • Respond to changing patient conditions with confidence and timely intervention
  • Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care
  • Support patient and family education throughout the care process
  • Maintain accurate documentation and uphold patient safety standards
  • Care for adult and geriatric patients in a high-acuity environment

Apply now to join this rewarding travel nursing job in Youngstown, Ohio and advance your career in Progressive Care/Stepdown 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.

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