Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Canton, OH

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intermediate Care
Location: Canton, OH
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job ID: 903598

Job Title


Registered Nurse - PCU (IMC / Stepdown)

Location


Canton, OH | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type


Contract (13 Weeks) | Night Shift | Expected 36-48 hours/week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide progressive care nursing for a patient population that includes elective neurosurgery, intracranial hemorrhage, DKA, altered mental status, sepsis, cancer, and trauma patients on a 24-bed stepdown unit
• Perform and document strong neurological assessments and manage complex patient conditions using Cerner EMR
• Manage IV drips including amiodarone, dobutamine, heparin-based weight drips, Lasix, and insulin; oversee chest tube and drain care
• Provide NG tube placement and care, tube feeds, TPN, wound vac care, and dressing changes; support patients on BiPap and Airvo
• Float to same-level-of-care stepdown units as needed, with notification provided at the beginning of shift
• Adhere to weekend and holiday rotation requirements (every 3rd weekend; every other holiday)

• Valid Ohio RN license or active compact RN license
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Valid driver's license
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Proficiency with Cerner EMR
• Candidates residing within 30 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced bill rate

• Experience with neurosurgical, trauma, or general surgery patient populations
• Familiarity with Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Philips monitoring systems
• Prior stepdown or PCU nursing experience in an acute care setting
• Comfort with high-acuity skill sets including BiPap management, chest tube care, and complex drip titration

• Work within a well-supported unit environment that includes charge RNs, respiratory therapy, IV team, PCTs, case managers, and a dedicated discharge team
• Benefit from a structured orientation process and scheduling posted in advance to support work-life balance