GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/14/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
PCU Registered Nurse – Travel RN Assignment in Columbus, Ohio
Travel PCU Registered Nurse opportunity in Columbus, Ohio 43210. Join a collaborative progressive care team in a busy academic medical center and provide high-quality care for a mixed-acuity adult patient population. This night-shift travel nursing assignment is ideal for an experienced RN who thrives in a fast-paced PCU/stepdown environment and wants to grow in a strong Columbus healthcare community.
Job Details
- Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Stepdown Nursing
- Role: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
- Location: Columbus, Ohio 43210
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,940 - $2,040 per week
- Start Date: 11/2/2026
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts (19:00 - 07:30)
- Hours per Week: 36
- Orientation: 24 hours
- Weekend Coverage: Required
- Float: Required within the organization as needed
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year of recent nursing experience required
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in hand at time of submission
- BLS and ACLS certification required
- Comfortable caring for adult PCU/stepdown patients in a mixed-acuity setting
- Experience with telemetry, cardiac monitoring, CPAP/BiPAP, and medication titration strongly preferred
- Charge nurse capability preferred for night shift RN coverage
- Ability to float to other hospital units as needed
- Must be comfortable completing fingerprinting and compliance requirements prior to start
- Education from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program required
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate nursing care for adult patients with varying levels of acuity
- Monitor telemetry, assess rhythm changes, and manage dysrhythmias, cardiac drips, and titrated therapies
- Support patients requiring CPAP/BiPAP, high-flow oxygen, and non-invasive airway management
- Perform assessments, administer medications, and respond quickly to changes in patient condition
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including respiratory therapy, pharmacy, IV teams, and rapid response support
- Assist with common PCU interventions and equipment such as chest tubes, feeding tubes, wound vacs, and tracheostomy care
- Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to positive patient outcomes
- Serve as a dependable member of the night shift nursing team in a fast-paced clinical environment
Apply now to explore this Columbus, Ohio travel nursing job and join a healthcare team committed to excellent patient care.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
GHR Healthcare Job ID #521416. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PCU
About GHR Healthcare
For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare
professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to
uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive
compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely
cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your
advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and
consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to
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