GHR Healthcare - Travel 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: 11/30/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
PCU Registered Nurse - Travel Assignment in Columbus, Ohio 43210
Explore a rewarding PCU Registered Nurse travel nursing opportunity in Columbus, Ohio 43210, a vibrant healthcare hub with a strong medical community and excellent urban amenities. In this Progressive Care Unit RN role, you will care for a complex adult and geriatric patient population in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where your med-surg and telemetry experience can make a real impact.
Job Details
- Position: PCU Registered Nurse
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
- Location: Columbus, OH 43210
- Start Date: 11/2/2026
- Duration: 16 weeks
- Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,050 - $2,160
- Scheduling: Day and night rotation based on unit needs
- Weekend Coverage: Variable based on unit needs
- Floating: May float to other MedSurg Oncology units
- Charting System: Epic
- Orientation: 72 hours
Job Requirements
- Active RN license in hand at the time of submission
- Minimum 2 years of overall acute care nursing experience
- At least 1 year of PCU or Progressive Care Unit experience required
- Current acute care experience required, with consistent experience within the last 12 months
- Travel nursing experience required
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
- NIHSS certification preferred
- Experience with Epic charting required
- Must have nursing education from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited program
- Ability to provide 2 professional references, including 1 from a manager, director, or formal supervisor
- Flu vaccine required unless a medical exemption applies
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled nursing care for adult and geriatric patients in a PCU setting
- Support patients with acute leukemia and hematology-related needs
- Monitor telemetry, interpret dysrhythmias, and respond appropriately to changes in patient status
- Administer blood products, IV therapies, antibiotics, and electrolytes per plan of care
- Maintain strong infection prevention practices and patient fall prevention measures
- Manage central lines, PICC lines, peripheral access, and IV maintenance
- Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams, including rapid response resources
- Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care while supporting safe and efficient unit flow
Apply now to take the next step in your travel RN career in Columbus, Ohio!
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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 - Travel Job ID #520010. 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
About GHR Healthcare - Travel
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