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Locum Tenens Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse – Night Shift in Dayton, Ohio

Advance your nursing career as a Locum Tenens Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse in Dayton, Ohio (zip code 45409). This 13-week travel nursing job offers hands-on experience in a state-of-the-art neuroscience and high-risk respiratory intermediate care unit. Join our healthcare team and enjoy working in a vibrant Ohio community known for its rich history and welcoming environment for healthcare professionals.

PCU Registered Nurse Job Details

• Location: Dayton, Ohio (45409) – Ohio healthcare jobs
• Unit: SE10 Neuroscience/High-Risk Respiratory Intermediate Care Unit (36 beds)
• Employment Type: Locum Tenens, Travel Nursing Contract
• Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 09/15/2025 – End: 12/15/2025)
• Shift: Night shift, 4x12-hour shifts per week (19:00 – 07:30)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1950-$2000
• Patient Ratios: 1:4-6
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue
  
  

PCU Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (any state; compact nursing license accepted)
• Minimum 1.5 years of recent PCU or Stepdown nursing experience (ICU experience does not substitute)
• Experience with 1:5 patient ratios in PCU or Stepdown required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• EPIC charting experience required
• Must pass online EKG/telemetry competency assessment prior to start
• Ventilator experience required
• IV start experience preferred
• Travel nursing experience preferred
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• Available to work every other weekend and holiday
• Willingness to float to other units or campuses as needed
  
  

PCU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver skilled nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with neurological and high-risk respiratory conditions
• Collaborate within a team nursing model alongside RNs, LPNs, and PCTs
• Manage ventilated patients, heated high flow, BiPAPs, and trach/vents
• Perform neuro assessments and care for CVA, TIA, seizures, brain tumors, and complex spinal surgeries
• Initiate and manage IVs, telemetry, cardiac and insulin drips, and wound care
• Float to Neuro ICU and other units as assigned, supporting the clinical nursing team
• Maintain accurate documentation using EPIC electronic health records
• Adhere to infection control and isolation precautions
• Participate in orientation and complete required training modules
  
  

Take the next step in your nursing career with this rewarding travel nursing job in Dayton, Ohio. Join our healthcare team and make a difference in patient care while experiencing all that Dayton has to offer. Apply now to secure your spot as a Locum Tenens PCU Registered Nurse!

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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