Travel Nurse RN - PCU - $2,903 per week in Dayton, OH

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Dayton
Posted on: June 30, 2025

Job Description:

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Dayton, Ohio, 45409! Pay Information $2,903 per week About The Position Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Step Down Duration: 18 Weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 1.5 years in step down or progressive care unit. License: Active RN license required. Certifications: BLS, ACLS required. Must-Have: - Experience with ventilators. - EPIC experience. - Must pass an online EKG tele competency assessment before starting the assignment. - Ability to read and interpret cardiac strips. Description: The unit is trialing team nursing where two nurses and a PCT partner together care for a group of patients. The goal of this model is to divide the work without splitting the patient load, ultimately improving both workload and patient care. During this trial, nurses may function in either team nursing or primary nursing depending on the status of the trial. Targeted patient ratios are 1:4 but can vary up to 1:5-6. Experience in managing patients with respiratory issues is necessary. The population primarily consists of conditions such as COPD, CHF, pneumonia, flu, sepsis, diabetic ketoacidosis, and post-COVID care. With the support of respiratory therapists, the team cares for patients with tracheostomies, ventilators, BiPAPs, and those requiring high oxygen levels. Insulin drips for DKA patients and other medication drips may also be part of the care. Nurses will be fitted for N95 masks and must ensure compliance with safety protocols. Travelers may float to other units as needed. The role includes working weekends and holidays as scheduled. Cancellation of shifts may occur due to low census during the contract period. No more than 14 days of requests for time off are permitted, and requests must be stated upfront. This position does not accept local candidates for the RN specialty. Temporary licenses are acceptable and can be applied for upon offer acceptance. 27833629EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Advocating for patients becomes more nuanced when dealing with diverse populations. Travel nursing exposes you to different patient advocacy scenarios, refining your advocacy skills. Different regions may incorporate alternative medicine practices into healthcare. Exposure to these diverse approaches broadens your understanding of holistic patient care. Managing assignments, travel logistics, and adapting to new environments requires effective time management. Travel nursing helps you hone your time management skills, a valuable asset in any healthcare setting. Stand out in the competitive healthcare field by showcasing a resume filled with varied experiences in different regions and healthcare settings. Employers value the adaptability and resilience gained through travel nursing. Travel nurses can bring fresh perspectives to healthcare facilities, contributing ideas and insights that may lead to improvements in patient care, safety, and overall healthcare quality.

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