Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,059 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Lima, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/13/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title

RN PCU / Stepdown – Cardiac Unit

Location

Lima, OH

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Weekender Shift | 12-Hour Shifts | Every Other Weekend, Every Other Holiday | 36 or 48 Hours per Week (Friday–Sunday or Friday–Monday rotation)

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments, develop and implement individualized plans of care, and evaluate treatment effectiveness using clinical judgment and evidence-based practice.
• Administer and manage cardiac drips including Cardizem, Amiodarone, Cardene, Nitroglycerin, Heparin, and Insulin in a safe and policy-compliant manner.li> Provide care for post-cardiac cath, post-pacer, post-MitraClip, post-TAVR, new-onset AFib, chest pain, COPD, and heart failure patients.
• Manage patients requiring advanced respiratory support including mechanical ventilation, tracheostomy, BiPAP, CPAP, heated high flow, and high flow nasal cannula.
• Monitor and manage lines, drains, and post-cath closure devices including figure-8 stitch, angioseal, and femostop.
• Serve as a point of contact for care coordination across hospital departments, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team and communicating with patients and families.

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state of practice or covered under a compact license agreement.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from an approved source required prior to direct patient care.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification required.
• NIH Stroke Certification required.
• Dysrhythmia Exam required (study guide available upon request).
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience with demonstrated experience caring for pre- and post-cardiac catheterization patients and patients requiring ventilator and/or tracheostomy management.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• CCRN or PCCN certification preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Experience with EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) system preferred.
• Completion of a Critical Care Course preferred.

Why Join Us

• Work in a specialized 18-bed cardiac PCU/stepdown unit with a focused, high-acuity patient population and a collaborative interdisciplinary care team.
• This weekender contract structure offers a concentrated schedule ideal for clinicians seeking flexibility while gaining valuable progressive cardiac care experience.

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #749958. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - IMC/PCU/Stepdown

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.

The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.

Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.

Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others