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

Why It's a Great Opportunity: This position offers the chance to develop specialized expertise in transplant nursing while working with a collaborative, multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care. The role provides excellent professional development opportunities while making a meaningful impact on patients' recovery journeys during critical phases of their transplant care.

# Job Opportunity – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse – OhioStart Date:

October 19, 2026

Location:

Columbus, Ohio

Compensation:

Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule:

Night shift, 36 hours per week. Weekdays with occasional weekends and rotating holidays.

Highlights:

• Work in a specialized abdominal transplant unit caring for kidney, liver, and pancreas transplant patients
• Epic charting system with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including pharmacy, respiratory services, physical therapy, and rapid response teams
• 12-month travel contract with flexibility for first-time travelers
• Patient population includes transplant patients, hepatology cases, GI bleeds, and patients with complex medical needs
• Float required within the organization as needed
• Comprehensive orientation and unit secretary support

Requirements:

• Active RN license (Compact or Ohio state license required at time of submission)
• Minimum 1 year of PCU, stepdown, IMC, or DOU experience
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Epic charting system experience required
• Proficiency in telemetry monitoring, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Strong skills in IV management, central line care, PICC line management, and port access
• Experience with IV insulin protocols and non-invasive airway management
• Graduation from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• Two professional references required (at least one from a manager or formal supervisor)
• Ability to complete Ohio fingerprinting requirements urgently upon contract signing

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers the chance to develop specialized expertise in transplant nursing while working with a collaborative, multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care. You'll gain valuable experience managing complex post-transplant patients and acute medical conditions in a progressive care environment. The role provides excellent professional development opportunities while making a meaningful impact on patients' recovery journeys during critical phases of their transplant care.