PCU | RN

Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Travel Nursing Job in Dayton, Ohio
Advance your nursing career as a Registered Nurse (RN) in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) locum tenens travel assignment in Dayton, Ohio (zip code 45409). Join a leading healthcare team at a top hospital, specializing in interventional cardiology advanced care. This travel nursing opportunity offers competitive pay, hands-on clinical experience, and the chance to explore the vibrant Dayton, Ohio healthcare community.
PCU Travel Nurse Job Details

• Location: Dayton, Ohio (45409) – Ohio nursing jobs
• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens / Travel Registered Nurse
• Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Interventional Cardiology Advanced Care
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1950 - $2000
• Start Date: September 15, 2025
• End Date: February 2, 2026
• Duration: 20 weeks (13-week RN contracts also available)
• Shift: Night shifts, 12 hours (19:00 - 07:30)
• Hours per Week: 36 or 48 hours accepted
• Patient Ratios: Target 1:4, may be up to 1:5-6
• Setting: On-site at a leading Dayton hospital

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (any state; compact nursing license accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of recent PCU or Stepdown RN experience (ICU experience not counted)
• Experience with 1:5 patient ratio in PCU or Stepdown required
• BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association)
• NIHSS certification preferred
• EPIC charting experience required
• Must pass online EKG telemetry competency assessment prior to start
• Proficiency with cardiac procedures and drips (Cardizem, Cardene, dobutamine, dopamine, heparin, nitro, insulin)
• Ability to draw ABGs and interpret cardiac strips
• Travel nursing experience preferred
• Available to work every other weekend and holiday
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only)
• No prior license action accepted

PCU Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient care in the PCU, including cardiac, liver, heart, and respiratory failure, GI bleeds, sepsis, vascular surgery, and detox/withdrawal cases
• Manage cardiac drips and anti-arrhythmic initiation for post-cath, ablation, pacer/ICD patients
• Collaborate in a team nursing model with RNs, LPNs, and PCTs
• Float to other hospital units as needed (main, south, and north campuses)
• Document patient care using EPIC electronic medical record (EMR) system
• Perform and interpret EKGs, draw ABGs, and respond to rapid response situations
• Follow infection control, isolation precautions, and hospital policies
• Wear navy blue scrubs as required by unit policy

Apply now to join our Dayton, Ohio healthcare team as a travel PCU Registered Nurse and make a difference in patient care!
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
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