Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Cincinnati, OH

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intermediate Care
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

RN PCU / Stepdown

Location

Cincinnati, OH

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | 12-Hour Night Shifts | No Call

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments, develop and implement individualized plans of care, and evaluate treatment effectiveness in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Administer medications safely and accurately in accordance with state practice standards and facility policies, including cardiac drips such as amiodarone, nitroglycerin, diltiazem, Lasix, milrinone, and heparin.
• Manage and monitor patients with central lines, chest tubes, TR bands, groin management devices, Foley catheters, and CBI; oversee advanced oxygen modalities including high-flow, BiPAP, and Vapotherm.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for care coordination across hospital departments, including communication with family members and caregivers.
• Anticipate and respond to rapidly changing patient conditions, applying clinical judgment and evidence-based practice to prioritize patient safety and outcomes.
• Participate in ongoing quality improvement initiatives and advocate for patient safety, spiritual care, palliative care, and ethical considerations.

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state of practice or covered under a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience required; experience in a PCU, Stepdown, or acute care setting strongly preferred.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certifications required.
• NIH Stroke Certification required.
• Dysrhythmia exam required prior to start (study guide available).
• Local candidates are not accepted; this is a travel contract position.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior travel nursing experience preferred.
• Experience with post-Cath Lab patient care highly desirable as the unit transitions to a PCT model.
• CCRN or PCCN certification preferred.
• Familiarity with EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) system preferred.

Why Join Us

• Work in a structured 20-bed PCU environment with a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio and dedicated PCT support staff.
• Gain experience in a dynamic unit managing a diverse PCU-level patient population with exposure to advanced cardiac and respiratory care modalities.