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

GHR Healthcare - Travel 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 PCU Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Travel Nursing Assignment in Canton, Ohio Experienced PCU Registered Nurses (RNs) can join a progressive 24-bed step-down unit in Canton, Ohio, providing neurological nursing care for patients with seizure disorders, strokes, syncope, dizziness, and altered mental status. This travel nursing job is ideal for a progressive care or step-down nurse who values interdisciplinary collaboration and a supportive clinical environment. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply. Travel RN Job Details Location: Canton, Ohio (44710) Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,950–$2,060 Assignment: 13-week travel nursing assignment Start Date: October 19, 2026 End Date: January 16, 2027 Schedule: 36 guaranteed hours per week; three 12-hour shifts Shift: 3:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. Patient Ratio: Approximately 1 RN to 5 patients Weekend Rotation: Every third weekend Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday Call: No on-call requirement Unit: 24-bed seizure and stroke progressive care step-down unit Technology: Cerner EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Philips monitors Floating: May float to comparable step-down units Location Highlights: Canton offers a welcoming community with convenient access to parks, cultural attractions, local dining, and Northeast Ohio destinations. PCU Registered Nurse Job Requirements At least 2 years of recent PCU, progressive care, or step-down nursing experience Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Ohio Current American Heart Association BLS certification Current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification Associate degree or nursing certificate Valid driver's license Strong neurological assessment and stroke care skills Experience initiating peripheral IVs Ability to manage common step-down infusions, including Cardizem, amiodarone, heparin, dobutamine, and insulin Ability to work collaboratively with providers, respiratory therapy, IV services, transport, case management, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team PCU Nursing Responsibilities Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients recovering from strokes, seizures, syncope, dizziness, and altered mental status Perform focused and ongoing neurological assessments and promptly communicate changes in patient condition Administer medications and titratable infusions safely according to orders and unit protocols Initiate and maintain peripheral IV access and monitor vascular access sites Recognize clinical deterioration and implement appropriate interventions in the progressive care setting Collaborate with hospitalists, respiratory therapists, rehabilitation services, case management, and support staff to coordinate individualized patient care Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatments, medications, and discharge plans Accurately document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the Cerner EMR Participate in unit orientation, competency validation, weekend rotation, holiday coverage, and floating to comparable step-down units as assigned Apply now for this PCU travel nursing opportunity in Canton, Ohio, and join a collaborative healthcare team focused on high-quality neurological and progressive care. 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 Job ID 526834. 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 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.