Travel PCU/Stepdown Nurse (RN) | North Olmsted, Ohio

Advance your clinical skills and impact patient lives as an RN in a dynamic stepdown/progressive care environment on a 33-bed unit. This role focuses on providing comprehensive, high-quality patient care for a diverse cardiac, med-surg, and vascular patient population, including post-catheterization and post-pacemaker cases. Nurses in this contract role will collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams and play a vital part in patient assessment, care planning, intervention implementation, and ongoing evaluation.Schedule & Assignment Length:12-hour night shifts (PM)Every other weekend and every other holiday required13-week contractQualifications & Required Experience:Current RN license in practicing state or compact licenseMinimum of 2 years of recent stepdown/progressive care experienceBLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke certification requiredSuccessful completion of Dysrhythmia Exam (study guide provided)Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferredFamiliarity with Epic EHR, critical care course, and additional recognized certifications a plusResponsibilities:Conduct initial and continuous patient assessments, analyzing data to develop and adjust individualized plans of careSafely administer medications, manage drips (including Cardizem, Amio, Heparin, Insulin), and monitor airway needs (trachs, BiPAP, CPAP, high flow)Perform and verify telemetry strip readings once per shift using EPICCoordinate patient care across departments and serve as an advocate for patient safety and quality outcomesProvide patient and family education and support, collaborating with ancillary staffRespond promptly and effectively to changes in patient condition, utilizing strong clinical judgmentPractice in accordance with professional standards, policies, and infection control proceduresEnjoy working with excellent resources including 1-3 PCAs, a unit secretary, and in-house phlebotomy support. Navy blue scrubs required.