Job Opportunity – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse – Ohio
Start Date: January 4, 2027
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 3x12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM. Rotating weekdays and weekends with holiday coverage required. Patient ratio approximately 1:4.
Highlights:
- Progressive Care Unit specializing in neurological patient population including stroke, CVA, craniotomy, and traumatic brain injury
- Exposure to diverse case mix including post-neurosurgery patients, intracranial bleeds, and post-TPA care
- Epic EMR system in practice
- Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and radiology
- Float opportunities within the organization to expand clinical experience across multiple units
- Adult patient population with stable 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratios
Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience required
- BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications required
- Epic EMR experience required
- Valid RN license (Compact or Ohio state license in hand at time of submission)
- Nursing education from ACEN or CCNE accredited program
- Strong neurological nursing skills including management of dysrhythmias, heparin protocols, blood product administration, and isolation precautions
- Experience with specialized procedures such as lumbar drains, TNK administration, EEG monitoring, and craniotomy care preferred
- Must be able to float to different units as needed
- Two professional references required (at least one from a manager, director, or supervisor)
- Flu vaccination required (medical exemptions only)
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers registered nurses the opportunity to work in a specialized neurological progressive care environment within a large academic medical center. You'll care for a challenging and rewarding patient population while developing advanced clinical skills in stroke care, neurosurgery, and critical interventions. The collaborative team environment and comprehensive support services create an ideal setting for professional growth and excellent patient outcomes.
Additional Information:
- Fingerprinting in the state of Ohio is required immediately upon contract signing and must be completed urgently to meet compliance deadlines
- Former employees must have been away from the facility for at least 6 months to be eligible
- One pre-approved time off period may be requested with submission
- Parking permits available for purchase through facility parking services with multiple options ranging from daily to annual rates