GHR Healthcare is hiring: PCU | RN in Lorain
GHR Healthcare, Lorain, OH, United States, 44053
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Travel Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse Job – Night Shift in Lorain, Ohio
Advance your nursing career with a high-demand travel PCU Registered Nurse job in Lorain, Ohio (zip code 44053). Join a leading healthcare team in a modern 33-bed Progressive Care Unit, delivering specialized cardiac telemetry, vascular, and med-surg care. Experience the benefits of Ohio nursing jobs in a welcoming lakeside community with access to Lake Erie, scenic parks, and vibrant local culture. Apply now for this rewarding travel nursing opportunity!
PCU Registered Nurse Job Details
- Location: Lorain, Ohio (44053) – Ohio healthcare jobs
- Assignment Type: Travel Nursing – PCU/Stepdown
- Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Stepdown (1W)
- Shift: 12-hour Nights
- Hours per Week: 36
- Contract Length: 13-16 weeks
- Start Date: August 25, 2025
- Patient Ratios: 1:5-6 on nights (acuity dependent)
- Patient Population: Cardiac telemetry, vascular, med-surg, post-cath, post-pacemaker
- Estimated Weekly Salary: $1570–$1680
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio or compact state
- Minimum 2 years of recent Progressive Care Unit (PCU) or Stepdown RN experience
- BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Certification required
- Ability to pass a Dysrhythmia Exam (study guide provided)
- Experience with cardiac drips, airway management (trachs, BiPAP, CPAP), and lines/devices (PICC, dialysis catheters, chest tubes)
- Proficiency in reading and verifying telemetry strips in EPIC
- Navy blue scrubs required
- Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments, develop and implement care plans, and evaluate outcomes
- Administer medications and manage cardiac drips (Cardizem, Amiodarone, Dobutamine, Dopamine, Lasix, Heparin, Insulin)
- Monitor and manage patients with multi-system organ failure or trauma in a clinical support setting
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams and advocate for patients
- Read and verify telemetry strips once per shift in EPIC
- Educate patients and families, providing support throughout illness and treatment
- Maintain a safe, inclusive, and compassionate healthcare environment
- Respond promptly to rapidly changing patient conditions and medical emergencies
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
About GHR
With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us:www.ghrhealthcare.com
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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