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

Travel RN opportunity in Youngstown, OH: join a Progressive Care Unit / Stepdown team and provide high-quality care to medically complex patients in a fast-paced acute care setting.

Join a dynamic Progressive Care/Stepdown team in Youngstown, Ohio, where you’ll have the opportunity to care for medically complex patients in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. This 13-week travel nurse assignment is ideal for an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) who thrives in critical thinking, teamwork, and delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care. Youngstown offers a welcoming community atmosphere with convenient access to parks, dining, and regional amenities, making it a great place to live and work.

Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse - PCU / Stepdown
• Location: Youngstown, OH 44504
• Setting: Progressive Care Unit / Intermediate Care
• Employment Type: Travel Nurse Job
• Start Date: August 10, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Shifts Per Week: 3
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910 - $2,010

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current RN license in the state of practice or compact licensure eligible
• Minimum of 1 year of Registered Nurse experience required
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• NIH Stroke Certification preferred
• Strong dysrhythmia recognition skills; dysrhythmia exam required
• Experience in acute care, stepdown, progressive care, or intermediate care strongly preferred
• Ability to adapt quickly in a high-acuity, team-based healthcare environment

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients with cardiac, surgical, and respiratory conditions
• Complete comprehensive assessments and develop individualized plans of care
• Monitor patient status and respond promptly to changes in condition
• Administer medications safely and in accordance with nursing standards
• Manage titratable drips as assigned, including Cardizem, heparin, and amiodarone
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate safe, effective care
• Perform primary assessments and support IV push medication administration
• Document care accurately and maintain clear communication with patients and team members
• Support patient education and promote positive outcomes throughout the care process

Apply now to explore this rewarding travel nursing job in Youngstown, Ohio and join a team committed to excellent patient care.

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.