Travel RN, PCU - Lima, OH

Quick Look

ARMStaffing is looking for a Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit (Day Shift) in Lima, Ohio.

Location

Lima, OH

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule/Shift

12-hour day shifts, every other weekend, with a guarantee of 36 or 48 hours.

Job Description

The Registered Nurse in the Progressive Care Unit will assume responsibility and accountability for the care of assigned patients during their shift. This role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care using age-specific criteria. The RN will assist in planning, directing, and teaching non-RN staff, including LPN/PCT and Unit Secretaries.

Responsibilities

• Manage post-operative open-heart care, including chest tube and drain management.
• Provide pre- and post-procedure care for patients with radial and femoral access.
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, responding to changes effectively.
• Assist with chest tube removal, pericardial pacing wire removal, and management of temporary pacers.
• Use and troubleshoot non-invasive ventilation (NIV) devices and other oxygen delivery systems.
• Float to all units within skill level as required.

Required Experience

• 2+ years of experience in nursing.
• Post-operative open-heart care experience.
• Critical care experience is highly preferred.

Certifications/Licensure

• Active American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Active American Heart Association ACLS certification.
• Nursys must show an active Ohio or Compact RN license.

About ARMStaffing

Founded in 2011 and a member of the ARGroup, LLC, ARMStaffing connects dedicated nurses and allied health professionals with the facilities that need them most. As three-time winners of the Top Workplaces Award and named to SIA’s Largest Staffing Firms in the U.S., we’ve built a reputation on more than just placements — we’ve built it on relationships.

As a trusted partner to hospitals, rehab centers, and long-term care facilities across the country, we take pride in helping clinicians grow rewarding careers while supporting the organizations that rely on their skills.