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Job ID: 902194
Job Title
Registered Nurse – PCU (Stepdown/Respiratory)
Location
Canton, OH | Progressive Care Unit / Stepdown
Schedule / Job Type
Contract (13 Weeks) | 12-Hour Night Shifts | Onsite | Expected 36 or 48 hours/week
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialized nursing care on a 26-bed step-down respiratory unit for patients with complex medical conditions including COPD, pneumonia, sepsis, pulmonary embolism, GI bleeds, and those requiring ventilator support
- Manage and administer continuous intravenous therapies including cardiac and renal drips (amiodarone, Cardizem, Lasix, Bumex, dobutamine)
- Perform trach care, chest tube management, PIV starts, and high-flow oxygen therapy
- Maintain an expected RN-to-patient ratio of 5:1, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team including hospitalists, respiratory therapy, IV team, and case management
- Float to other stepdown units requiring the same level of care as needed
- Document accurately using Cerner EMR
Required Qualifications
- Valid Ohio RN license or active compact RN license
- AHA BLS certification
- Valid driver’s license required at time of submittal
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
- Proficiency with Cerner EMR
- Candidates residing within 30 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced bill rate
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior experience in a PCU, stepdown, or respiratory unit setting
- Familiarity with Alaris IV pumps and Omnicell medication dispensing systems
- Experience with inotropic therapy and ventilator-dependent patient populations
- Comfort with patient handling equipment such as Hoyer lifts and Sara Steady/Flex systems
Why Join Us
- Work within a well-supported unit environment that includes charge RN coverage, PCT support, respiratory therapy, and a dedicated discharge and social work team
- Structured orientation process designed to set travelers up for success before independent practice begins