Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,142 per week

GHR Healthcare - Travel Division is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Cincinnati, 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 Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN) – Cincinnati, Ohio Travel Nursing Assignment Travel Registered Nurse (RN) opportunity in Cincinnati, Ohio for an experienced PCU nurse seeking a 13-week night assignment. Join a dedicated progressive care team in a welcoming community known for its vibrant neighborhoods, cultural attractions, and convenient access to outdoor recreation. This on-site Progressive Care Unit (PCU) opportunity is ideal for an experienced Registered Nurse who enjoys caring for medically complex adults in a collaborative, telemetry-focused environment. The unit supports patients with cardiac, respiratory, neurologic, and post-procedure needs while providing opportunities to strengthen progressive care nursing expertise. Travel Nursing Job Details Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,120–$2,230 Position Type: 13-week travel nursing assignment Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Start Date: October 19, 2026 Assignment End Date: January 18, 2027 Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Telemetry Shift: Night shift Shifts per Week: 3 Shift Duration: 8-hour shifts Scheduling: The unit may accommodate blocked scheduling Call: None Patient Population: Adult and geriatric medical-surgical patients, including stroke, heart failure, respiratory failure, neurologic conditions, and cardiac catheterization recovery Unit Capacity: Approximately 30 beds with support from patient care technicians, unit coordinators, charge nurses, and nursing leadership PCU Registered Nurse Job Requirements At least 1 year of Registered Nurse (RN) experience required Recent acute care hospital experience preferred Current Registered Nurse license in the working state or a valid Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) license Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification Successful completion of a dysrhythmia examination required Progressive care, stepdown, telemetry, or critical care nursing experience strongly preferred Ability to care for adult and geriatric patients in a fast-paced, high-acuity healthcare environment Local candidates are not eligible for this assignment Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and collaboration skills Progressive Care RN Responsibilities Perform comprehensive initial and ongoing assessments of patients' clinical and psychosocial needs. Develop, prioritize, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care using the nursing process. Administer medications safely and monitor patients for therapeutic response and adverse effects. Care for patients receiving heparin, amiodarone, diltiazem, and furosemide infusions according to applicable protocols. Monitor patients using telemetry and hemodynamic assessment techniques, recognizing and responding to dysrhythmias and changes in condition. Provide care for patients requiring room air, non-rebreather masks, and BiPAP support. Manage patients with chest tubes, complex cardiac conditions, respiratory failure, stroke, and other multisystem health concerns. Recognize subtle changes in patient status and take timely, evidence-based action during rapidly changing or emergent situations. Coordinate care with providers, therapists, support staff, patients, families, and other members of the interdisciplinary team. Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatments, medications, recovery, and safety plans. Advocate for patient preferences, privacy, dignity, safety, and quality of life. Document assessments, interventions, responses, and outcomes accurately in the electronic health record. Participate in quality improvement initiatives and uphold current standards of professional nursing practice. Apply now for this Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse travel opportunity in Cincinnati, Ohio. 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 523341. 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.