Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,192 per week

GHR Healthcare - Travel Division is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Canton, Ohio. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 10/19/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Travel Travel PCU Registered Nurse (RN) – 12-Hour Night Shift in Canton, Ohio Join a dedicated Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nursing team in Canton, Ohio, for a travel nursing contract caring for seizure and stroke patients in a 24-bed step-down unit. This on-site Ohio nursing job offers experienced Registered Nurses the opportunity to provide specialized neurological care in a welcoming Northeast Ohio community. Travel Nursing Job Details Location: Canton, Ohio Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,950–$2,060 Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse contract Start Date: October 19, 2026 End Date: December 28, 2026 Duration: 10 weeks Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m. Hours: 36 hours per week Unit: 24-bed PCU seizure and stroke step-down unit Patient Ratio: Approximately 1 RN to 5 patients Weekend Rotation: Every third weekend Holiday Rotation: Every other holiday Call: No on-call requirement Orientation: 16 hours of orientation Scrub Color: Ceil blue First-Time Travelers: Welcome PCU Registered Nurse Job Requirements At least 2 years of recent PCU, progressive care, step-down, or comparable acute-care nursing experience Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Ohio American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification Associate degree or nursing certificate Valid driver's license Strong neurological assessment, critical-thinking, and clinical prioritization skills Ability to work 12-hour night shifts and participate in required weekend and holiday rotations PCU Nursing Responsibilities Provide comprehensive nursing care for patients with seizure disorders, strokes, syncope, dizziness, and altered mental status Perform focused and ongoing neurological assessments, recognize changes in patient condition, and escalate concerns promptly Safely administer and monitor commonly used step-down infusions, including Cardizem, amiodarone, heparin, dobutamine, and insulin Initiate and maintain peripheral IV access as needed Monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythms, neurological status, and response to treatment Collaborate with providers, charge nurses, patient care technicians, respiratory therapy, case management, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team Document patient care accurately in Cerner and follow medication-safety procedures using Omnicell and Alaris infusion pumps Promote safe mobility and patient handling using available equipment such as Hoyer lifts and Sara Stedy devices Float to comparable step-down units when needed while maintaining safe, high-quality patient care Apply now for this PCU travel nursing opportunity in Canton, Ohio, and join a skilled healthcare team providing specialized seizure and stroke care on the night shift. 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. GHR Healthcare - Travel Division Job ID 526830. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PCU About GHR Healthcare - Travel Division For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.