Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,300 per week in Columbus, OH

With competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth, this position is ideal for experienced PCU nurses seeking to expand their expertise in oncology care and make a meaningful difference in patients' lives during critical treatment phases. IV therapy including starting IVs, accessing ports, and managing central lines, PICC lines, and peripheral lines.

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

Job Opportunity – Medical Oncology Progressive Care Unit RN – Ohio

Start Date: October 19, 2026
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour rotating shifts (Days/Nights or combination based on unit needs); reviewed every 4-week scheduling period

Highlights:

• 36-bed Oncology Telemetry unit with over 24 beds dedicated to Progressive Care Unit (PCU) level of care
• High acuity PCU environment with focus on solid tumor, orthopedic oncology, and thoracic oncology patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:3 for PCU patients, 1:4-5 for Med-Surg Telemetry patients
• Epic charting system with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including PT, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
• Oncology experience preferred but not required – nurses with strong ICU and PCU backgrounds excel in this role
• 72-hour orientation program to ensure clinical preparedness

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of acute care nursing experience with at least 1 year of PCU experience (must be current/active within the last 12 months)
• Valid Compact or Ohio RN license in hand at time of submission
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Nursing education from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred
• Willingness to float to units of equivalent or lower acuity as needed
• Two professional references required (at least one from a manager/director or formal supervisor)

Essential Skills:

• Cardiac monitoring and interpretation of dysrhythmias using GE telemetry system
• IV therapy including starting IVs, accessing ports, and managing central lines, PICC lines, and peripheral lines
• Blood product administration and heparin protocols
• Management of cardiac drips (both with and without titration) and PCA pumps
• Respiratory support including high flow nasal cannula, BiPAP/CPAP, and tracheostomy management
• Chest tube management (Emerson/Pleur-evac systems) and interpretation of arterial blood gases
• Feeding tube care, continuous bladder irrigation, and use of rapid response teams

Preferred Skills:

• Chemotherapy administration and monitoring experience
• IV insulin protocols and titration of insulin drips
• Wound care and wound VAC management
• Arterial line management and phlebotomy
• Surgical drain management and non-invasive airway management

Unit Specialties:

This specialized oncology unit emphasizes infection prevention protocols and patient fall prevention while caring for a high-acuity patient population. The unit utilizes state-of-the-art equipment including Alaris pumps, Stryker beds, bladder scanners, and PCA pumps. While pediatric patients may occasionally be present, they are extremely rare and typically cared for by permanent staff – pediatric experience is not required.

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

Join a dedicated team providing compassionate, high-quality care to oncology patients in a progressive care environment. This role offers the opportunity to work with advanced oncology protocols and complex patient populations while receiving strong interdisciplinary support. With competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth, this position is ideal for experienced PCU nurses seeking to expand their expertise in oncology care and make a meaningful difference in patients' lives during critical treatment phases.

Important Application Notes:

• Strict compliance deadline of Tuesday prior to start date – no exceptions
• Ohio fingerprinting required immediately upon contract signing; candidates must be responsive and cooperative with credentialing process
• Candidates outside Ohio but within driving distance must travel to an Ohio fingerprinting location as soon as possible after booking
• Time off requests must be submitted with application and built into contract
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Former employees eligible after 6 months away from facility; current employees ineligible
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only); COVID-19 vaccine not required