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

GHR Healthcare 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 Contract in Canton, Ohio Join a 26-bed respiratory progressive care unit as a PCU travel nurse in Canton, Ohio. Bring your step-down nursing expertise to an acute-care team caring for patients with complex medical and cardiopulmonary conditions. This Ohio travel nursing assignment offers a supportive interdisciplinary environment, competitive weekly pay, and convenient access to Northeast Ohio’s cultural attractions, outdoor recreation, and metropolitan amenities. Travel Nursing Job Details Position: Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Unit / PCU Location: Canton, Ohio Unit: 26-bed respiratory step-down unit Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,950–$2,060 Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM Hours: 36 hours per week Start Date: October 19, 2026 Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending January 16, 2027 Patient Ratio: Approximately 5 patients per registered nurse Weekend Rotation: Every third weekend Holiday Rotation: Every other holiday Call: Not required Orientation: Three-day orientation with unit education, precepted clinical experience, and transition to independent practice Charting and Equipment: Cerner EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Philips patient monitors PCU Registered Nurse Job Requirements At least 2 years of recent progressive care, step-down, respiratory, or comparable acute-care nursing experience Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state American Heart Association BLS certification Associate degree or nursing certificate Valid driver’s license Strong patient assessment, prioritization, communication, and clinical decision-making skills Ability to work night shifts, participate in weekend and holiday rotations, and float to comparable step-down units as needed Progressive Care Unit Nurse Responsibilities Provide safe, comprehensive nursing care to patients requiring progressive monitoring and respiratory support Care for patients with COPD, pneumonia, sepsis, pulmonary embolism, gastrointestinal bleeding, and complex cardiac or renal conditions Monitor and manage patients receiving ventilator support, high-flow oxygen, and continuous intravenous therapies Perform tracheostomy care, chest tube management, and peripheral IV starts Safely administer and monitor ordered infusions, including amiodarone, diltiazem, furosemide, bumetanide, and dobutamine Recognize changes in patient condition and promptly communicate findings to providers and the interdisciplinary care team Collaborate with respiratory therapy, hospitalists, transport, intravenous therapy, case management, social work, and other healthcare partners Accurately document assessments, interventions, medication administration, and patient outcomes in the electronic medical record Promote patient safety, comfort, education, and continuity of care throughout the admission and discharge process Apply now for this PCU Registered Nurse travel contract in Canton, Ohio, and bring your progressive care nursing experience to a specialized respiratory step-down team. 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 Job ID 526831. 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 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.