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

Proficiency in skills including cardiac telemetry, central line management, arterial line management, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, drip titration, chest tubes, BiPAP/CPAP, wound care, and more. Why It's a Great Opportunity: This is an exciting chance to be part of launching a brand-new acute care unit where you can help establish best practices and contribute to a collaborative team environment from the ground up.

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

Start Date: October 19, 2026

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: Self-scheduling with weekend coverage and on-call requirements. Floating to other units may be required as needed. 36 hours of orientation provided.

Highlights:

• Join a brand-new 12-bed acute care unit designed for progressive care patients
• Work with adult patients presenting with various medical diagnoses and pre/post-surgical cases with mixed acuity levels
• Epic charting system in use facility-wide
• Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and more
• Experience with cardiac telemetry, drip management, wound care, and advanced monitoring preferred
• One year of nursing experience required; PCU or stepdown experience strongly preferred

Requirements:

• Active RN license (Compact or Ohio state license required at time of submission)
• ACLS and BLS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience
• Epic charting system experience required
• PCU or stepdown experience preferred
• Proficiency in skills including cardiac telemetry, central line management, arterial line management, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, drip titration, chest tubes, BiPAP/CPAP, wound care, and more
• Nursing education from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Two professional references required (at least one from a manager, director, or formal supervisor)
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)
• Completion of Ohio fingerprinting process upon contract signing

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This is an exciting chance to be part of launching a brand-new acute care unit where you can help establish best practices and contribute to a collaborative team environment from the ground up. You'll work with a diverse patient population and gain valuable experience managing complex cases with excellent interdisciplinary support. This role offers professional growth in a dynamic healthcare setting where your expertise will make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.

Additional Information:

Parking options are available with monthly and annual permit choices to suit your needs. Local candidates are welcome to apply. Former employees who have been away from the organization for 6 months or more are eligible. Strict compliance deadlines apply, with all credentialing requirements due by the Tuesday prior to start date.