Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,304 per week

KTI Health 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: 10/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description: Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Facility: Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center – University Hospital
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Unit: 18 North – Medical PCU
Job ID: 3478854
Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Step-Down
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: November 16, 2026
Open Positions: 1
Shift: Night Shift – 3 × 12-hour shifts
Shift Timings: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
Submission Type: Auto Offer

Job Summary

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for its 18 North Medical Progressive Care Unit (PCU). The RN will care for adult and geriatric patients with complex medical conditions requiring close monitoring, specialized nursing interventions, and advanced clinical assessment.

The ideal candidate will have strong PCU, Step-Down, or Intermediate Care experience, particularly in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, IV medication protocols, and respiratory support.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum Experience: At least 1 year of nursing experience, with strong PCU or Step-Down experience.
• Specialty Experience: Recent experience in PCU, Step-Down, Intermediate Care (IMC), or a comparable progressive-care setting.
• License: Active RN license valid for practice in Ohio.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
• Travel Experience: Not required; first-time travelers may apply.
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients.
• Floating: Must be willing to float to other units within the Ohio State University organization as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, and provide individualized nursing care to patients in the PCU.
• Recognize and respond to changes in patients' clinical conditions.
• Perform cardiac monitoring, interpret dysrhythmias, and initiate appropriate interventions.
• Manage heparin protocols and cardiac medication drips according to established orders and protocols.
• Administer and titrate insulin infusions according to facility protocols.
• Provide respiratory support, including high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) and heated high-flow oxygen.
• Initiate vasopressor support as permitted by unit protocols and promptly coordinate transfer to the ICU when indicated.
• Manage central lines, peripheral IV lines, and other vascular access devices.
• Administer medications and provide IV therapy and phlebotomy as required.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow patient safety standards.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality patient outcomes.
• Float to other units within the organization as assigned.

Required Clinical Skills

• PCU / Step-Down / Intermediate Care nursing
• Cardiac monitoring and emergency response
• Dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Heparin protocols
• Cardiac drips (no titration, per listed requirements)
• IV insulin protocols and insulin drip titration
• High-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) and heated high-flow oxygen
• Central line care and management
• Peripheral line care and management
• IV therapy and phlebotomy
• Medication administration
• Respiratory assessment and monitoring

Patient Population and Clinical Environment

The unit cares for adults and geriatric patients with a wide range of complex medical diagnoses, including:

• Cardiology
• Pulmonology
• Renal conditions
• Hepatology
• Adult cystic fibrosis

The unit manages patients requiring cardiac drips, heparin, insulin infusions, and high-flow oxygen. Patients requiring ongoing intensive vasopressor management are transferred to the ICU.

Unit Details

• Patient Ratio: 1:4 across day, night, and weekend shifts.
• Orientation: 36 hours.
• Floating: Required to other units within the OSU organization.
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend, according to the facility's scheduling definition.
• Pre-Approved Time Off: Two requests permitted, subject to facility approval.
• Call Requirement: Not specified in the supplied job details.
• Scheduling: Block scheduling is not available.
• Note: Sunday is not considered a weekend day by this facility.

Interdisciplinary Support and Equipment

Support Services: IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, transportation, and unit secretaries.

Equipment: Lift equipment, IV ultrasound machine, and bladder scanner.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an RN with at least 1 year of nursing experience and strong hands-on PCU or Step-Down experience. Candidates must be competent in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, heparin protocols, insulin infusions, and high-flow oxygen therapy.

Apply today for this 13-week night-shift PCU RN contract opportunity in Columbus, Ohio.

Recruiter note: Confirm the candidate's Ohio RN license or applicable multistate license eligibility before submission. The supplied job details do not explicitly state the charting system.

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