Travel Nurse

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Springfield, 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

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse – Nights | Travel RN – Springfield, OH (45504)

PCU Registered Nurse – Night Travel RN in Springfield, OH (45504): 13-week contract caring for neuro, cardiac, renal, and med/surg patients. Join a dynamic healthcare team in a modern 30-bed stepdown unit on a night shift travel nursing assignment.

Join a dynamic healthcare team as a PCU Registered Nurse in Springfield, Ohio! This 13-week travel assignment offers you the opportunity to make a real difference in a modern, 30-bed stepdown unit, caring for a diverse patient population. Springfield (zip code 45504) is known for its welcoming community, beautiful parks, and easy access to both urban amenities and scenic outdoor activities, making it a great place to work and explore during your assignment.

Job Details

• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1800-$1890/week
• Location: Springfield, OH 45504 — Springfield, Ohio nursing job / travel nurse opportunity
• Setting: 30-bed Stepdown/PCU (neuro/neurosurgical, cardiac, renal, med/surg)
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (Start: 3/9/2026 – End: 6/6/2026)
• Shift: 12-hour nights, every other weekend and every other holiday
• Hours per Week: 36
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract RN (Travel Nursing / Contract Nursing)
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Active RN license in Ohio or an active compact RN license (required)
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience (required); acute care and stepdown/PCU experience preferred
• 6 months of acute care hospital experience (preferred)
• BLS and ACLS certifications (required)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification preferred; must obtain if not current
• Dysrhythmia Exam required (study guide available)
• Neuro experience preferred; experience with cardiac, renal, and med/surg patient populations a plus
• Strong clinical assessment skills, critical thinking, and ability to work independently on night shift

PCU RN Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments and develop individualized plans of care for stepdown/PCU patients
• Administer medications and IV therapies safely and accurately; manage IV infusions and drips per protocol
• Monitor and manage patients with stable arrhythmias, post-pacemaker care, post-cath monitoring (without intervention), chronic renal failure management, and stable tracheostomies
• Administer and monitor Heparin drips, IV blood pressure medications, and oxygen therapies (including BiPAP, CPAP, and high flow up to 6L)
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team (physicians, respiratory therapy, case management, social work) to coordinate and direct patient care
• Serve as a patient advocate and safety champion, participating in ongoing quality improvement and clinical best practices
• Educate patients and families on care plans, procedures, and health management
• Respond confidently and adapt to rapidly changing patient conditions in a progressive care / critical care-adjacent environment
• Maintain professionalism, compassion, and effective communication at all times

Highlights

• Travel Nurse opportunity in Springfield, OH — ideal for nurses seeking short-term contracts and hands-on PCU experience
• Exposure to neuro, cardiac, renal, and med/surg patient populations in a 30-bed stepdown unit
• Night shift PCU RN role with focused professional development in critical care skills

Apply now to join our healthcare team for this rewarding Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse – Nights travel assignment in Springfield, Ohio. Click Apply on this posting to submit your resume and credentials — we look forward to hearing from experienced PCU and acute care Registered Nurses interested in travel nursing and Ohio nursing jobs.

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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 #463710. 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: PCU

About GHR Healthcare

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