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Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,192 per week
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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: ASAP Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Travel PCU Registered Nurse Travel Contract – Progressive Care Nursing Job in Canton, Ohio Apply for a 13-week PCU Registered Nurse travel assignment in Canton, Ohio, caring for medically complex adults in a high-acuity respiratory step-down unit with a supportive multidisciplinary team. Travel Nursing Job Details Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,950–$2,060 Location: Canton, Ohio Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Respiratory Step-Down Nursing Contract: 13 weeks Start Date: October 19, 2026 End Date: January 16, 2027 Schedule: 36 hours per week; three 12-hour shifts Shift: 3:00 PM–3:00 AM; 12-hour night shifts Weekend Requirement: Every third weekend Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday Call: None Unit: 26-bed high-acuity respiratory step-down unit Patient Population: Adults with complex respiratory, cardiac, renal, and medical conditions Typical Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 5:1 Orientation: 16 hours of orientation, including classroom onboarding and hands-on unit training Charting and Equipment: Cerner EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Philips monitoring systems Dress Code: Ceil blue scrubs Canton offers a welcoming Ohio community with access to parks, local attractions, and the broader Akron-Cleveland region. PCU Registered Nurse Job Requirements Current Registered Nurse (RN) license valid for the assignment state At least 2 years of PCU, progressive care, step-down, respiratory, or comparable acute care nursing experience Associate degree or nursing certificate American Heart Association BLS certification Valid driver's license Proficiency with tracheostomy care, chest tube management, peripheral IV starts, and high-flow oxygen therapy Experience managing continuous infusions such as amiodarone, Cardizem, Lasix, Bumex, and dobutamine Ability to float to other step-down units requiring a comparable level of care First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply PCU Nursing Responsibilities Provide comprehensive nursing care for patients requiring progressive monitoring and respiratory support Care for patients with COPD, pneumonia, sepsis, pulmonary embolism, gastrointestinal bleeding, and ventilator-support needs Monitor and manage patients receiving continuous intravenous therapies for cardiac and renal conditions Perform focused nursing assessments, recognize changes in patient condition, and escalate concerns appropriately Provide tracheostomy care, manage chest tubes, initiate peripheral IVs, and administer high-flow oxygen therapy Safely administer and monitor continuous cardiac, renal, and diuretic infusions according to established protocols Collaborate with respiratory therapy, hospitalists, IV specialists, transport staff, case management, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team Document patient care accurately in the Cerner EMR while maintaining high standards of patient safety and quality Apply now for this PCU Registered Nurse travel contract in Canton, Ohio, and join a high-acuity progressive care 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 - Travel Job ID 526835.
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.