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 Youngstown, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements

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

Job Title

RN PCU / Stepdown

Location

Youngstown, OH

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13-Week Assignment | Night Shift | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments, develop and implement individualized plans of care, and evaluate treatment effectiveness in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Administer and titrate cardiac drips including heparin, cardizem, amiodarone, nitroglycerin, and insulin; manage patients with central lines, chest tubes, wound vacs, and multiple drains.
• Monitor and interpret telemetry waveforms and cardiac strips; manage patients on Airvo, continuous BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for care coordination across hospital departments, including communication with family members and caregivers.
• Anticipate and respond to rapidly changing patient conditions, applying evidence-based clinical judgment across a primarily cardiac patient population including AFib, CHF, pre/post cath, open heart, respiratory, renal, stroke/TIA, and ICU stepdown transfers.
• Participate in ongoing quality improvement initiatives and advocate for patient safety, spiritual care, palliative care, and ethical considerations.

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state of practice or covered under a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required prior to direct patient care.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification required.
• NIH Stroke Certification required.
• Dysrhythmia Exam required (study guide available upon onboarding).
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required; at least 6 months in an acute care hospital setting.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Previous cardiac and/or vascular nursing experience strongly preferred.
• CCRN or PCCN certification preferred.
• Experience with EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) system preferred.
• Completion of a Critical Care Course preferred.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic intermediate coronary care environment with exposure to a diverse cardiac and stepdown patient population.
• Open to a 48-hour guaranteed contract with overtime eligibility after 48 hours, offering strong earning potential for the right candidate.

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #751025. 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

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