Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
7 days ago
Dayton
Planet Healthcare 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: 10/27/2025, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours \n Advance your nursing career as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse in Dayton, Ohio (zip code 45409). This travel nursing opportunity places you in a top-rated medical oncology unit, specializing in oncology and hematology patient care. Dayton offers a vibrant healthcare community, rich history, and beautiful parks—making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking rewarding RN jobs in Ohio.\n \n\nPCU Registered Nurse Job Details\n\n • Location: Dayton, Ohio (45409) – Ohio nursing jobs\n, • Facility: 35-bed Medical Oncology Unit (Mixed Acuity: Med Surg & Advanced Care)\n, • Employment Type: Travel RN / Locum Tenens\n, • Contract Duration: Up to 20 weeks (13-week travel nurse contracts accepted)\n, • Shift: Night Shift, 4x12-hour shifts (19:00 - 07:30)\n, • Hours per Week: 36 (option for 48 hours available)\n, • Start Date: October 6, 2025\n, • End Date: February 23, 2026\n, • Patient Ratios: Target 1:4, may be up to 1:5-6 depending on acuity\n, • Floating: Required to all Stepdown/Advanced Care units (main, south, north campuses)\n, • Weekend/Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend/holiday required\n, • Scrubs: Navy Blue\n, • Estimated Weekly Salary: $1950-$2000\n\n\nPCU RN Qualifications\n\n, • Minimum 1.5 years of recent PCU or Stepdown RN experience (ICU experience not accepted)\n, • Oncology nursing experience required; Sickle cell and chemo certification strongly preferred\n, • Experience with 1:5 patient ratios in PCU or Stepdown units must be shown in application\n, • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (any state); Compact nursing licenses accepted\n, • BLS and ACLS certifications required\n, • ONS Chemotherapy Certification preferred (required for chemotherapy administration)\n, • EPIC charting experience required\n, • Must pass online EKG/telemetry competency assessment prior to start\n, • Ability to float to various units and campuses as needed\n, • Travel nursing experience preferred\n, • Must be fitted for N95 mask prior to working on HRRU unit (unless PAPR is provided/needed)\n, • Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions accepted)\n\n\nPCU Nurse Responsibilities\n\n, • Deliver high-quality nursing care to oncology and hematology patients in a mixed acuity hospital setting\n, • Administer blood products, chemotherapy (if certified), and manage complex patient needs including drips, PCAs, and wound care\n, • Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms; respond to rapid response and code situations\n, • Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including IV, PT, RT, pharmacy, and social services\n, • Float to Stepdown/Advanced Care units and support nursing teams across multiple hospital campuses\n, • Maintain accurate patient documentation using EPIC electronic medical records\n, • Work every other weekend and holiday as scheduled\n Planet Healthcare Job ID #409364. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PCU About Planet Healthcare Delivering Vital Healthcare Talent. Today. Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide array of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare. Our Methodology Let’s face it; finding a new job can be scary. Whether you’re currently employed or in between positions, the search can feel overwhelming. If you’re looking for support, guidance and an upper-hand on the competition, you’ve come to the right place. We know that not every job, company or commute is right for everyone, so Planet Healthcare recruiters are trained to not only discuss our open job orders, but to find out about your search and take a proactive approach to the market. Our recruiters are experts in this industry and we are your advocate and partner during your job search. We look forward to working with you soon. CLEVELAND | CHICAGO | RALEIGH | BOSTON | PHOENIX Benefits • Medical benefits, • Vision benefits, • Dental benefits, • 401k retirement plan, • Weekly pay, • Referral bonus