Travel PCU RN - $2,113 per week

Malone Healthcare - Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Lima, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel PCU/Cardiac Stepdown RN | 13-Week Contract

Join a high-acuity Progressive Care/Cardiac Stepdown Unit providing specialized care for post-operative open-heart and cardiac patients.

Location: Lima, OH
Facility: Lima Memorial Health System
Specialty: PCU / Cardiac Stepdown RN
Contract: 13 Weeks

Requirements:

✅ 2+ years of PCU/Cardiac Stepdown experience
✅ Post-operative Open Heart care experience required
✅ Strong cardiac monitoring and rhythm interpretation skills
✅ Chest tube and drain management experience
✅ Experience with radial & femoral access pre/post-procedure care
✅ BLS & ACLS (AHA) required
✅ Active Ohio or Compact RN License

Preferred Experience:

⭐ Critical Care/ICU background
⭐ Advanced knowledge of cardiac and pulmonary conditions

Unit Highlights:

• 26-bed Cardiac Stepdown Unit
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4–5
• EMR: MediTech
• Navy blue scrubs
• Must float to units within skill set

Required Clinical Skills:

• Reading and interpreting telemetry strips
• Managing temporary pacemakers (pericardial & transcutaneous)
• Assisting with chest tube removal
• Assisting with pericardial pacing wire removal
• High-flow oxygen and non-invasive ventilation (NIV/BiPAP) management
• Recognition and response to cardiac rhythm changes
• Care of post-cardiac surgery patients

Interview Process:

• Trio Clinical Interview
• Candidates are typically contacted within 2 hours via phone/text
• Hiring decisions are often made the same day or the next business day

Important Notes:

• Travelers must be willing to float within their skill set
• Requests for more than 7 days of RTO or more than 50% of holidays off may delay the hiring process
• Local travelers (within 45 miles) are accepted at a reduced travel rate

Interested? Contact me today to learn more or submit your profile!

About Malone Healthcare - Nursing

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Holiday Pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• License and certification reimbursement
• Life insurance