Travel PCU Registered Nurse - $2,856 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Dayton, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring cardiac experience, Epic proficiency, and the ability to manage telemetry and cardiac drips.

Details

• Hospital-based PCU (Progressive Care Unit/Stepdown) setting
• Cardiac-focused patient population including post-cardiac cath, post-MI, and cardiac procedure recovery patients
• Targeted patient ratio of 1:4, with potential for up to 1:5-6
• Manages cardiac and vasoactive drips including Cardizem, Cardene, dobutamine, dopamine, heparin, nitroglycerin, and insulin drips
• Performs and interprets telemetry strips and manages dysrhythmias
• Experience drawing ABGs required; arterial line and PICC line management performed on unit
• Unit operates under a team nursing model where RNs, LPNs, and PCTs collaborate to care for patient groups, with nurses potentially functioning in either team or primary nursing based on unit needs
• Day shift, 4x12-hour shifts (7:00–19:30); 36- or 48-hour weekly contracts accepted
• Charting via Epic (required)
• Travelers are first to float at the facility's discretion, within medically appropriate specialty clusters, including to a high-risk respiratory unit; floating may occur between main campus and nearby campuses

Requirements

• Active OH RN license or compact RN license required; candidates with any past license disciplinary action will not be considered
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; NIHSS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• PCU or Stepdown (SD) experience required; ICU experience does not substitute for PCU/SD experience at this facility
• Documented 1:5 ratio experience in a PCU or SD setting must be reflected in work history
• Cardiac experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Must be able to read and interpret cardiac rhythm strips
• Experience drawing ABGs required
• Must pass an online EKG/telemetry competency assessment prior to starting
• Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Travel experience preferred
• Candidates must be comfortable floating with no restrictions or special requests
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include telemetry monitoring, cardiac drip management and titration, post-cardiac cath and post-procedure care, sheath removal, dysrhythmia management, and use of Rapid Response/Code teams
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Nurses will be fitted for an N95 respirator prior to working on the high-risk respiratory unit (HRRU), unless a PAPR is offered or required
• Every other weekend and holiday availability required
• Up to 14 days of RTO allowed per contract; RTO must be submitted with initial application and will not be added after an offer is made
• Any candidate who was previously a permanent or PRN employee of Premier Health Partners, or a prior agency traveler not extended due to tenure, must wait 6 months before applying; facility rehire approval is required prior to any offer being made
• First-time travelers are eligible to apply

American Traveler Job ID #P-727734. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.