Travel PCU/Stepdown Nurse (RN) | North Olmsted, Ohio

Advance your clinical skills and impact patient lives as an RN in a dynamic stepdown/progressive care environment on a 33-bed unit. This role focuses on providing comprehensive, high-quality patient care for a diverse cardiac, med-surg, and vascular patient population, including post-catheterization and post-pacemaker cases. Nurses in this contract role will collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams and play a vital part in patient assessment, care planning, intervention implementation, and ongoing evaluation.


Schedule & Assignment Length:

• 12-hour night shifts (PM)
• Every other weekend and every other holiday required
• 13-week contract

Qualifications & Required Experience:

• Current RN license in practicing state or compact license
• Minimum of 2 years of recent stepdown/progressive care experience
• BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke certification required
• Successful completion of Dysrhythmia Exam (study guide provided)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
• Familiarity with Epic EHR, critical care course, and additional recognized certifications a plus

Responsibilities:

• Conduct initial and continuous patient assessments, analyzing data to develop and adjust individualized plans of care
• Safely administer medications, manage drips (including Cardizem, Amio, Heparin, Insulin), and monitor airway needs (trachs, BiPAP, CPAP, high flow)
• Perform and verify telemetry strip readings once per shift using EPIC
• Coordinate patient care across departments and serve as an advocate for patient safety and quality outcomes
• Provide patient and family education and support, collaborating with ancillary staff
• Respond promptly and effectively to changes in patient condition, utilizing strong clinical judgment
• Practice in accordance with professional standards, policies, and infection control procedures

Enjoy working with excellent resources including 1-3 PCAs, a unit secretary, and in-house phlebotomy support. Navy blue scrubs required.


Make a difference in a collaborative setting that values your expertise. Apply today to contribute your knowledge and compassion to this vital stepdown nursing role!