Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,251 per week in Columbus, OH

You'll join a collaborative team supported by comprehensive interdisciplinary services, all while advancing your skills in a progressive care setting that values quality patient outcomes and professional growth. Case mix includes arrhythmias, syncope, chest pain, congestive heart failure, post-catheterization care, and open heart surgery overflow.

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Start Date: October 19, 2026
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 3x12-hour rotating day/night shifts (36 hours per week), weekdays and some weekends, rotating holidays required

Highlights:

• 30-bed Progressive Care Unit specializing in lower acuity cardiac care with electrophysiology focus
• Patient ratio of 1:3-4 across all shifts
• EPIC charting system in use
• Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Pharmacy, and Rapid Response Teams
• Case mix includes arrhythmias, syncope, chest pain, congestive heart failure, post-catheterization care, and open heart surgery overflow
• Float opportunities to units of similar or lower acuity within the organization as needed

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience required
• Cardiac experience strongly preferred
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• NIHSS certification required
• Valid RN license (Compact or Ohio state license required at time of submission)
• Strong proficiency in IV starts, telemetry interpretation and monitoring, and conscious sedation
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Nursing degree from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Ability to complete Ohio fingerprinting process urgently upon contract signing
• Two professional references required (at least one from a manager, director, or formal leadership role)

Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality nursing care for patients in a lower acuity cardiac unit
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, manage dysrhythmias, and perform telemetry monitoring
• Assist with special procedures including pacemaker placement, cardioversions, cardiac catheterizations, sheath management, and anti-arrhythmic drug loads
• Administer medications, manage peripheral lines, and provide oxygen administration and non-invasive airway management
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and isolation precautions
• Participate in Rapid Response and Code teams as needed

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic cardiac care environment with exposure to diverse patient diagnoses and specialized procedures including electrophysiology and post-surgical care. You'll join a collaborative team supported by comprehensive interdisciplinary services, all while advancing your skills in a progressive care setting that values quality patient outcomes and professional growth.

Additional Information:

• 36 hours of paid orientation provided
• Flu vaccination required (medical exemptions only)
• COVID-19 vaccination not required
• Parking options available through facility parking services (costs range from $16.35 to $224.80 per month depending on permit type selected)
• Former employees must have been away from the facility for 6 months or more to be eligible
• Current employees are not eligible for travel positions
• One pre-approved time off period available (must be requested with submission)

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