- Specialty
- PCU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Days
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 08/31/2026
Job description
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
With a commitment to providing a higher standard of service and experience in patient care, Malone Healthcare places expert nurses and allied health professionals in rewarding careers throughout the United States. As a leading healthcare staffing agency, Malone’s focus on compliance and integrity translates to a seamless experience for our team members and partner facilities. When you work with Malone Healthcare, you can rely on over 50 years of proven experience placing exceptional professionals in quality healthcare settings.
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