Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $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 Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) in Columbus, Ohio (43210)

Travel RN opportunity in Columbus, Ohio: located in the 43210 area, this assignment offers a rewarding opportunity to join a high-acuity Surgical Oncology Progressive Care Unit (PCU) and make an impact in a fast-paced acute care environment. Set in a dynamic Columbus location, this role combines meaningful clinical work with the energy of a major city setting. This 16-week travel nursing assignment offers 12-hour night shifts, adult and geriatric patients, and the chance to work with a collaborative oncology healthcare team.

Job Details

• Position: Travel Registered Nurse – PCU / Progressive Care Unit
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Setting: Mixed-acuity Surgical Oncology PCU
• Duration: 16 weeks
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Shifts Per Week: 3
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940 - $2,040
• Orientation: 72 hours
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
• Charting System: Epic

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active RN license in hand at the time of submission
• Minimum 2 years of total acute care nursing experience
• At least 1 year of recent Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience required
• Current acute care experience within the last 12 months required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Experience with telemetry, progressive care, and mixed-acuity patient care preferred
• Education from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Ability to work variable weekends and float within scope of practice

Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality care to adult and geriatric PCU patients with surgical oncology diagnoses
• Monitor and manage patients receiving chemotherapy, blood transfusions, IV antibiotics, insulin drips, and heparin drips
• Recognize and respond to oncologic emergencies, including cytokine release syndrome
• Deliver chest tube care and other progressive care interventions as needed
• Maintain strong infection prevention practices and help reduce patient falls
• Document accurately in Epic and collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams
• Adapt to changing unit needs and provide care within scope across related acute care oncology areas

Apply now to advance your travel nursing career in Columbus, Ohio and join a dedicated surgical oncology healthcare team today.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #507542. 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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