PCU Travel Nurse Job in Dayton, OH | Nights (4x12)
Miami Valley Hospital
Dayton, OH
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Travel RN
PCU Nurse in Dayton, OH
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$2,834
Specialty
PCU
Travel · RN
Shift
Nights
4×12 hrs
Start Date
11/16
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This PCU travel nurse job in Dayton, Ohio, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel PCU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Miami Valley Hospital . This role pays $2,834 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 4x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: Miami Valley Hospital
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Location: Dayton, OH 45409 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Nights (4x12)
Responsibilities
- Manage higher-acuity patients stepping down from intensive care who require close monitoring
- Monitor continuous telemetry and hemodynamic status, recognizing and escalating changes promptly
- Administer medications and IV therapy, including titratable drips approved for the unit, per facility protocol
- Care for patients on high-flow oxygen and non-invasive ventilation when assigned
Travel PCU Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent PCU experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Ohio and national regulatory bodies.
Miami Valley Hospital — Dayton, OH
Dayton, OH
Miami Valley Hospital is the Premier Health flagship in Dayton — the region's only Level I trauma center, with a regional adult burn center and a high-volume emergency and trauma center.
- The Dayton region's only ACS-verified Level I trauma center, with a large, high-volume emergency and trauma center — high-acuity ground for ED, trauma, and ICU nurses. Read More
- A regional adult burn center, so burn and wound-care nurses see referrals from across the region.
- A Magnet-recognized hospital and a Comprehensive Stroke Center.
- A major teaching hospital affiliated with Wright State University's Boonshoft School of Medicine.
- A Level III NICU and a high-volume maternity program round out the case mix.
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FAQs – PCU Travel Nurse Jobs Near Dayton, OH
What certifications do travel PCU jobs require?
Most travel PCU jobs require Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Units that care for stroke patients often ask for NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) as well. A Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN) credential isn't usually required, but many facilities view it as a plus.
What do facilities require for travel PCU nurses?
Facilities typically want recent progressive care, step-down, or intermediate-care experience with continuous cardiac monitoring, higher-acuity patients, and infusions such as diltiazem, amiodarone, insulin, or heparin. Depending on the unit, post-cath, cardiac, respiratory, or postoperative experience may also matter.
Is PCU the same as step-down or intermediate care?
Often, but not always. PCU, step-down, IMC, and transitional-care labels can describe similar units, but acuity, patient mix, allowed drips, and respiratory support vary by hospital. Compare the actual responsibilities with your experience rather than relying on the unit name alone.
What is the trauma level at Miami Valley Hospital?
Miami Valley Hospital is the Dayton region’s only Level I trauma center. Travel RNs working in emergency, ICU, or trauma-related units can expect exposure to seriously injured patients and complex cases referred from across the region.
Is Miami Valley Hospital a Magnet and teaching hospital?
Yes. Miami Valley Hospital is Magnet-recognized and serves as a major teaching hospital for Wright State University’s Boonshoft School of Medicine. Travelers can expect an environment with established nursing standards, clinical education, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
What charting system will travel PCU RNs use at Miami Valley Hospital?
Miami Valley Hospital uses Epic for electronic health records and clinical documentation. Travelers with previous Epic experience may be able to get comfortable with the hospital’s charting workflows more quickly.
Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Resources for this PCU job in Dayton
- Review Ohio nursing license requirements before your assignment.
- View Ohio salary reports for travel nursing assignments.
- Explore the travel nursing housing center to plan your stay.
Explore Dayton, OH
Aviation began in a Dayton, OH bicycle shop, and the city wears that legacy everywhere it can, from the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, free and vast out on the base's edge, to the preserved Wright sites scattered downtown. The hospital market covers the Miami Valley with depth, keeping emergency, intensive care, and surgical contracts in rotation. Wright-Patterson Air Force Base shapes both the economy and the patient mix. Housing costs run among the gentlest of any metro this size. The Oregon District's brick blocks hold the nightlife, the region's vast paved-trail network starts from downtown's rivers, and Cincinnati and Columbus each wait about an hour away in opposite directions whenever a contract weekend calls for a second city.
Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard
At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
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Travel PCU · Dayton, OH · $2,834 /wk