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

Travel PCU RN opportunity in Youngstown, OH: Join a busy Progressive Care/Stepdown team and provide high-acuity patient care in a collaborative environment that values clinical skill, quick thinking, and compassionate support. This 13-week travel nursing job offers the chance to work in a well-established adult and geriatric care setting with a strong focus on neuro and stroke care. Youngstown offers a welcoming community feel with convenient access to local amenities, parks, and the broader Northeast Ohio region.

Job Details

• Position: PCU Registered Nurse (Progressive Care Unit / Stepdown RN)
• Employment Type: Travel Contract
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Shifts Per Week: 3
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,910 - $2,010
• Setting: Progressive Care / Stepdown Unit
• Location: Youngstown, OH 44504
• Region: Northeast Ohio healthcare jobs
• Start Date: 08/10/2026

Job Requirements

• Current RN license in the state of practice or compact license eligibility
• At least 1 year of registered nurse experience required
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire
• BLS required
• NIH Stroke Certification required
• Dysrhythmia exam required
• Neuro or stroke experience preferred
• Experience in acute care, stepdown, or PCU nursing preferred
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients in a progressive care/stepdown environment
• Perform comprehensive assessments, identify priorities, and develop individualized plans of care
• Administer medications safely and in alignment with professional standards and unit protocols
• Monitor and respond to changing patient conditions with sound clinical judgment
• Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, patients, and families
• Care for patients requiring cardiac drips, hemodynamic monitoring, and chest tube management
• Support patients with advanced respiratory needs, temporary pacing, and conscious sedation when indicated
• Promote patient safety, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice
• Deliver compassionate care while maintaining professionalism in a fast-paced hospital setting

Apply now to join a rewarding travel nursing assignment in Youngstown, Ohio, and grow your career as a PCU Registered Nurse.

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.