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 Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN) – Oncology Telemetry in Columbus, OH 43210

Looking for a rewarding travel Registered Nurse opportunity in Columbus, Ohio? Columbus, OH 43210 offers a welcoming community with a vibrant local scene, great dining and entertainment options, and plenty of opportunities to enjoy life outside of work. Bring your progressive care expertise to a fast-paced oncology PCU and specialized telemetry unit, where you’ll care for high-acuity adult patients in a collaborative healthcare environment.

Job Details

• Setting: Progressive Care Unit / Oncology Telemetry
• Location: Columbus, OH 43210
• Employment Type: Travel RN
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Contract Duration: 16 weeks
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Shifts Per Week: 3
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940 - $2,040
• Orientation: 72 hours
• Unit Size: 36 beds
• Patient Ratio: 1:3 in PCU; 1:4-5 in Med Surg Telemetry

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of acute care nursing experience
• At least 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience required
• Current acute care experience with consistent recent practice within the last 12 months
• Active RN license in hand at time of submission
• Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications
• Experience using Epic charting preferred
• Strong background in high-acuity telemetry, stepdown nursing, or oncology nursing
• Ability to float to equivalent or lower-acuity oncology units as needed
• Two professional references required, including at least one from a manager, director, or supervisor

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, compassionate care to adult progressive care and telemetry patients
• Monitor and interpret dysrhythmias, telemetry rhythms, and hemodynamic trends
• Manage cardiac drips, heparin protocols, and other high-acuity therapies within scope
• Provide care for patients with solid tumor, orthopedic oncology, and thoracic oncology diagnoses
• Perform port access, central line care, PICC management, IV starts, and blood product administration
• Support respiratory needs such as HFNC, BiPAP/CPAP, nasal cannula, and tracheostomy care
• Use infection prevention best practices and maintain a strong focus on fall prevention
• Respond quickly to patient changes and collaborate with rapid response and interdisciplinary teams
• Maintain accurate nursing documentation and communicate effectively with the care team
• Float to comparable oncology or med-surg units based on patient care needs

Why Apply

• Competitive travel nursing pay in a high-demand healthcare market
• Opportunity to expand your clinical skills in oncology telemetry and progressive care
• Work with a supportive interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced acute care setting
• Ideal for experienced PCU nurses seeking travel RN jobs in Columbus, Ohio

Apply now to join this Columbus healthcare opportunity and take the next step in your travel nursing 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 #520013. 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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