Travel ER Holding RN - $2,177 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel PCU Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit RN Job in Columbus, Ohio

Join a dynamic Progressive Care Unit (PCU) in Columbus, Ohio, and provide care for adult patients with cardiac and complex medical needs in a fast-paced academic medical center. This travel Registered Nurse opportunity offers strong clinical experience, night shifts, and the chance to grow your acute care nursing skills in a thriving healthcare community.

Job Details

• Position: PCU Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel RN
• Location: Columbus, Ohio 43210
• Unit Type: Progressive Care Unit / Stepdown
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,940 - $2,040
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Scheduling: Rotating weekdays, weekends, and holidays; call required; floating within the organization as needed
• Weekend Commitment: 4 shifts every 4 weeks

Job Requirements

• Active RN license in hand at time of submission
• At least 1 year of recent PCU RN, stepdown nursing, or similar acute care experience required
• BLS and ACLS required
• Experience with Epic charting preferred
• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to care for complex adult patients
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and float as needed
• Two professional references required, including one manager, director, or formal supervisor reference
• Education from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program preferred

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient care to adult patients in a Progressive Care Unit setting
• Monitor telemetry, assess changing patient conditions, and respond quickly to clinical needs
• Manage patients requiring BiPAP, CPAP, HFNC, tracheostomy care, and ventilatory support
• Administer blood products, IV medications, insulin drips, and cardiac drips per protocol
• Perform central line, PICC line, peripheral IV, and chest tube care
• Interpret dysrhythmias, ABGs, and telemetry trends to support timely interventions
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide safe, coordinated patient care
• Support rapid response and code situations when needed
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow unit workflows in Epic

Why Travel Nursing in Columbus, Ohio?

Columbus offers the energy of a growing city, a strong Ohio healthcare market, and convenient access to dining, parks, and cultural attractions. This is an excellent opportunity for a travel nurse job in Columbus, OH to expand your acute care nursing experience while working in a respected clinical setting.

Apply now for this Travel PCU Registered Nurse opportunity in Columbus, Ohio, and take the next step in your healthcare career!

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #516733. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PCU

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