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: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel PCU Registered Nurse Jobs – Oncology Telemetry Assignment in Columbus, OH

Bring your progressive care nursing expertise to a high-acuity oncology telemetry unit in Columbus, Ohio. This travel Registered Nurse opportunity offers a dynamic adult patient population, strong interdisciplinary support, and the chance to care for complex progressive care and telemetry patients in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Job Details

• Position: PCU Registered Nurse (Progressive Care Unit RN)
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
• Location: Columbus, OH 43210
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• End Date: 01/25/2027
• Duration: 16 weeks
• Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
• Weekly Hours: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,940 - $2,040
• Unit Type: Progressive Care / Oncology Telemetry
• Patient Population: Adult patients with solid tumor, orthopedic oncology, and thoracic oncology needs
• Charting System: Epic

Job Requirements

• 2 years of total acute care nursing experience required
• At least 1 year of recent PCU nursing experience required
• Current acute care experience must be active and consistent within the last 12 months
• Valid compact or state RN license required at time of submission
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Experience with Epic preferred/required
• Ability to float to equivalent or lower-acuity oncology or Med-Surg units as needed
• Strong background in telemetry, high-acuity progressive care, and adult inpatient nursing preferred
• Professional references from leadership or supervisory roles required

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, high-quality patient care in a progressive care unit and oncology telemetry setting
• Monitor and interpret dysrhythmias, ABGs, and cardiac rhythms for adult patients
• Support patients receiving complex therapies such as cardiac drips, insulin protocols, PCA, and heparin infusions
• Provide care for lines, ports, PICCs, feeding tubes, chest tubes, and surgical drains
• Assist with respiratory support including nasal cannula, HFNC, BiPAP/CPAP, and tracheostomy management
• Administer blood products while maintaining infection prevention and fall prevention standards
• Collaborate with rapid response teams, physicians, and interdisciplinary healthcare staff to support optimal outcomes
• Adapt to rotating day and night assignments based on department needs

Location Highlights

Columbus, Ohio offers the energy of a thriving Midwest city with a welcoming community feel, convenient access to dining, entertainment, parks, and cultural attractions. The 43210 area provides a well-connected setting for travel nurses seeking both professional growth and a rewarding city experience.

Apply now for this Travel PCU Registered Nurse job in Columbus, OH and join a healthcare team where your progressive care skills can make an impact every day.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #511701. 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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