Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,264 per week in Columbus, OH

Specialized PCU experience with diverse surgical and acute patient populations including burns, plastic/reconstructive surgery, urology, GYN, ENT, and oral/maxillofacial cases. Experience with arterial lines, blood product administration, wound care, feeding tube management, IV insulin and heparin protocols, and dysrhythmia interpretation and management.

TravelNurseSource is working with Revolution Healthcare Services to find a qualified PCU RN in Columbus, Ohio, 43210!

Job Opportunity – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse – Ohio

Start Date: October 19, 2026

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: Night shift, 36 hours per week. Every other or third weekend required. Floating to other units within the facility system as needed.

Highlights:

• Specialized PCU experience with diverse surgical and acute patient populations including burns, plastic/reconstructive surgery, urology, GYN, ENT, and oral/maxillofacial cases
• Opportunity to perform specialized procedures including burn dressings, flap checks, and leech therapy
• Adult and geriatric patient population in a progressive care environment
• Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, radiology, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
• First-time travelers accepted; candidates with one year of experience will be individually reviewed by management
• 13-week assignment with opportunity for professional growth in a specialized progressive care setting

Requirements:

• Valid RN license (Compact or Ohio state license required at time of submission)
• Minimum 1 year of Progressive Care Unit, Step-Down, IMC, or DOU experience
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Nursing education from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Proficiency in telemetry monitoring (both on-unit and remote monitoring), IV therapy, central and peripheral line management
• Experience with arterial lines, blood product administration, wound care, feeding tube management, IV insulin and heparin protocols, and dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• 2 professional references required: at least one from a manager/director or formal leadership role; charge RN acceptable for second reference
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This Progressive Care Unit position offers registered nurses the chance to expand their clinical expertise across a unique blend of surgical specialties and acute patient care needs. You'll work alongside dedicated interdisciplinary teams while gaining specialized skills in advanced wound care, surgical recovery, and complex patient management. This role is ideal for nurses seeking professional development in a challenging yet supportive progressive care environment with exposure to diverse and complex clinical cases.

Important Compliance Information:

• Ohio fingerprinting must be completed immediately upon contract signing – this is a strict requirement with no exceptions
• Candidates outside Ohio but within driving distance must travel to an Ohio fingerprinting location as soon as possible after booking
• Strict compliance deadline of the Tuesday prior to start date
• Responsive and cooperative engagement with credentialing team is required to avoid assignment delays
• Former employees must have been away from this facility system for 6 months or more to be eligible
• Current employees of this facility system are not eligible for travel assignments at any location within the organization