```htmlJob Opportunity – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) RN – Ohio
Start Date: November 30, 2026
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Night shift, weekdays and rotating weekends, rotating holidays. No call required. Patient ratio 1:3.
Highlights:
- 30-bed advanced heart failure and post-transplant Progressive Care Unit specializing in lower acuity cardiac patients
- Work primarily with heart failure patients in a specialized cardiac environment
- Epic EMR system utilized throughout the facility
- Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Pharmacy, and Rapid Response Teams
- Required to float within units of equivalent or lower level of acuity as needed
- 36 hours of orientation provided to ensure smooth transition
Requirements:
- Active RN license (compact or Ohio state license required at time of submission)
- Minimum 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience required
- Minimum 2 years of overall nursing experience preferred
- Cardiac ICU or cardiac experience strongly preferred
- Previous travel nursing experience required
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
- NIHSS certification required; PCCN preferred
- Epic charting system experience required
- Proficiency in IV starts and telemetry monitoring required
- Experience with cardiac telemetry, blood product administration, central line care, arterial line management, managing ports, and titrating cardiac drips
- Graduation from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
- Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)
- 2 professional references required (at least 1 must be from a manager/director or formal supervisor)
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
Join a specialized cardiac team providing advanced care to heart failure and post-transplant patients in a state-of-the-art Progressive Care Unit. This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse cardiac patient population including those with advanced heart failure, acute MI, and end-stage renal disease, while being supported by a comprehensive interdisciplinary team. Ideal for experienced PCU nurses with cardiac expertise seeking to expand their skills in a dynamic, patient-focused environment.
Additional Information:
- Parking options available with monthly and annual permit choices
- One pre-approved time off period available
- Urgent fingerprinting process required upon contract signing for all candidates
- Strict compliance deadline of Tuesday prior to start date
- Former employees eligible after 6 months away from the facility
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