American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Dayton, Ohio.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/24/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
- Hours: 48 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Neuroscience/High-Risk Respiratory PCU position requiring PCU/stepdown experience, ventilator experience, and an active OH or compact RN license.
Details
- care unit in a 36-bed Neuroscience/High-Risk Respiratory Progressive Care Unit
- Mixed acuity intermediate care unit currently serving as a high-risk respiratory/COVID unit, transitioning back to a neuro intermediate care unit
- Patient population includes cerebrovascular accident (CVA), transient ischemic attack (TIA), seizures, and other neurological conditions
- Targeted patient ratios of 1:4-6
- Unit may use a team nursing model where RNs, LPNs, and PCTs partner to divide workload among a group of patients
- Night shift schedule, 4x12 hours from 19:00 to 7:30
- 13-week contract length
- Uses heated high flow nasal cannula and BiPAP equipment
- Epic EMR experience required
- Traveler will be first to float at facility discretion, potentially to the Neuro ICU or other specialty clusters including high-risk respiratory/COVID units
- May float to main campus (Dayton), south campus (Centerville), or north campus (Englewood)
- Every other weekend and holiday work required
Requirements
- Active RN license (State of Ohio or Compact) required
- Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
- IV Start skills preferred
- Minimum 1.5 years of RN experience required
- PCU or stepdown unit experience with 1:5 ratio required; ICU experience alone does not qualify
- Ventilator experience required
- Epic EMR experience required
- Must pass an online EKG telemetry competency assessment before starting the assignment
- Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
- Travel experience preferred
- Candidates with any past license disciplinary action will not be accepted
Additional Information
- Provide skilled nursing care to a diverse neuroscience and high-risk respiratory patient population
- Function within a team nursing or primary nursing model depending on unit needs
- Assigned appropriate patients within the Neuro ICU with a designated buddy when floating
- Navy blue scrubs required
- Lab work and EKG/Dysrhythmia exam must be completed within 72 hours of signing the contract
- Maximum of 14 days RTO allowed per contract; no RTO or schedule changes permitted after an offer is made
- Local candidates within 50 miles are not accepted
- Previous permanent, PRN, or agency staff not extended due to tenure must wait 6 months before reapplying as a traveler, subject to facility rehire approval
- Travelers are not eligible for facility employee incentives
American Traveler Job ID #P-734820. 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.