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

Skills required: telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, isolation precautions/PPE, oxygen administration, peripheral line care, and use of rapid response/code teams. The facility welcomes both experienced travelers and first-time travelers, making this an ideal opportunity to advance your career in progressive care nursing.

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, 4:1 patient ratio. Float requirements within the hospital system. Some weekends required (4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule). 36 hours of orientation provided.

Highlights:

• Progressive care/stepdown unit serving adult and geriatric patients with general chronic medical conditions
• Mixed-acuity environment ideal for nurses seeking stepdown experience
• Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, physical therapy, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
• First-time travelers welcome; candidates with only 1 year of experience will be reviewed by the manager
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Two pre-approved time-off periods available during assignment

Requirements:

• Active RN license (Compact or Ohio state license required at time of submission)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of progressive care or stepdown nursing experience
• Nursing degree from ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Skills required: telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, isolation precautions/PPE, oxygen administration, peripheral line care, and use of rapid response/code teams
• Willingness to float within the hospital system as needed
• Two professional references required (at least one from a manager, director, or formal supervisor)
• Flu vaccination required (medical exemptions only)

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers the chance to work in a well-supported progressive care environment with excellent interdisciplinary collaboration and resources. You'll care for a diverse adult and geriatric patient population while developing your skills in a dynamic stepdown setting. The facility welcomes both experienced travelers and first-time travelers, making this an ideal opportunity to advance your career in progressive care nursing.

Important Application Information:

• Strict compliance deadline of Tuesday prior to start date
• Ohio fingerprinting must be completed immediately upon contract signing; candidates within driving distance of Ohio may need to travel to complete fingerprinting in-state
• Former employees must have been away from the facility for 6 months or more to be eligible
• Current employees are not eligible for travel assignments at this location
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate

Parking Information:

Multiple parking permit options are available for purchase through the campus parking system, with 24/7 access options and various pricing tiers to accommodate your needs.