Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Travel Nursing Contract in Cincinnati, Ohio

Join a high-acuity Progressive Care Unit (PCU) as a travel Registered Nurse in Cincinnati, Ohio. Provide expert care for adult and geriatric patients while advancing your acute-care nursing career in a 20-bed stepdown unit.

Work with a high-acuity PCU team caring for patients who require close monitoring and advanced nursing interventions. This on-site travel nursing assignment features a typical 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio and supports patients with complex cardiac, respiratory, and post-procedural needs. Located in southeast Cincinnati, the 45255 area offers a welcoming community, convenient access to parks and outdoor recreation, and the cultural and dining attractions of the greater Cincinnati region.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Stepdown Nursing
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Location: Cincinnati, Ohio 45255
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• End Date: January 18, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910-$2,010
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour night shifts
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Call: No call required
• Unit Profile: 20-bed PCU with an average 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients requiring progressive care
• Additional Information: Local candidates are not accepted; travel nursing experience is preferred but not required

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the working state or eligibility through a compact license
• Minimum 2 years of registered nursing experience, including acute-care hospital experience
• Progressive care, stepdown, telemetry, or comparable high-acuity nursing experience
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• NIH Stroke Certification
• Successful completion of a dysrhythmia examination
• Experience caring for post-cardiac catheterization patients is strongly preferred
• Ability to manage cardiac drips, including amiodarone, nitroglycerin, diltiazem, furosemide, milrinone, and heparin
• Knowledge of chest tubes, central lines, Foley catheters, TR bands, groin management, and advanced oxygen therapies
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and patient advocacy skills
• Ability to remain calm and adaptable in rapidly changing clinical situations

Progressive Care Unit RN Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive initial and ongoing assessments of PCU patients and identify changing clinical priorities
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care using the nursing process
• Provide safe medication administration and monitor patients for treatment effectiveness and adverse responses
• Care for patients with complex cardiac conditions, multisystem complications, and post-procedural needs
• Monitor patients receiving cardiac infusions, hemodynamic monitoring, temporary pacing, and other advanced therapies
• Manage patients with chest tubes, central lines, TR bands, groin access sites, and urinary catheters
• Provide and monitor advanced respiratory support, including high-flow oxygen, BiPAP, and Vapotherm
• Recognize dysrhythmias and signs of clinical deterioration, escalating care promptly when indicated
• Coordinate care with providers, patient care technicians, families, and the interdisciplinary care team
• Educate patients and support persons regarding conditions, treatments, medications, and discharge needs
• Promote patient safety, infection prevention, privacy, dignity, and evidence-based nursing practice
• Document patient care accurately in the electronic health record and communicate effectively during handoffs

Apply now for this Progressive Care Unit travel nursing opportunity in Cincinnati, Ohio, and join a dedicated healthcare team in a high-acuity acute-care setting.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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.