PCU | Registered Nurse

PCU Registered Nurse (Travel Contract) – Youngstown, Ohio

Bring your progressive care expertise to a dynamic PCU / stepdown nursing job in Youngstown, Ohio. This 13-week travel RN opportunity offers the chance to support a 40-bed intermediate care unit serving adults and geriatrics, including stroke and neuro patients. Youngstown, Ohio 44504 offers a welcoming Northeast Ohio setting for this travel assignment.

Job Details

• Position: PCU / Stepdown Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel RN
• Location: Youngstown, OH 44504
• Start Date: August 10, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Weekly Schedule: 3 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910 - $2,010
• Unit Type: Progressive Care Unit / Stepdown / Stroke Unit
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics

Job Requirements

• Active RN license in the state of practice or compact license eligibility
• At least 1 year of registered nurse experience required
• BSN preferred
• BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred at hire; must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care, and ACLS required within 6 months of hire
• NIHSS required
• NIH Stroke Certification preferred
• Neuro or stroke experience preferred
• Dysrhythmia exam required
• Ability to manage intermediate-level patients with cardiac drips

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care using the nursing process in a progressive care / stepdown setting
• Perform ongoing assessments, develop care plans, and evaluate patient outcomes
• Administer medications safely and in accordance with clinical policy
• Monitor and manage patients with changing cardiac and neurologic conditions
• Support patients with chest tubes, hemodynamic monitoring, and temporary pacing
• Respond confidently to rapid changes in patient status in a fast-paced hospital environment
• Collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary care team
• Educate patients and families while promoting quality, safety, and compassionate care
• Maintain a calm, professional presence in a high-acuity clinical setting

Apply now for this Ohio travel nursing opportunity and join a healthcare team committed to excellent patient care in Youngstown.

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.