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: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse - Travel Nursing Job in Columbus, Ohio
Take your progressive care nursing experience to a high-acuity neuro stepdown unit in Columbus, OH. This PCU Registered Nurse travel assignment is ideal for an experienced travel RN who thrives in a fast-paced hospital setting, cares for complex neurological patients, and collaborates closely with an interdisciplinary team.
Job Details
- Position: PCU Registered Nurse (Progressive Care Unit RN)
- Location: Columbus, OH 43210
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing
- Schedule: 3 night shifts per week, 12 hours per shift
- Shift Hours: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940 - $2,040
- Patient Ratio: 1:4
- Float Requirement: Required to float to other units as needed within the organization
- Weekend/Holiday Coverage: Rotating weekends and holidays
- Start Date: 11/02/2026
- End Date: 02/01/2027
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in hand at time of submission
- Minimum 2 years of PCU nursing or progressive care experience required
- BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- EPIC charting experience required
- Experience with neuro stepdown, stroke care, and progressive care preferred
- Ability to manage patients with complex neurological diagnoses and med-surg overflow
- Education from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
- Strong communication, adaptability, critical thinking, and teamwork skills
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to adult PCU patients with stroke and other neurological conditions
- Monitor and assess patients for changes in neurological and medical status
- Administer and manage therapies such as TNK, heparin protocols, and post-TPA care
- Support patients recovering from craniotomy and other neurosurgical procedures
- Care for patients requiring lumbar drain management and close neurological observation
- Collaborate with respiratory therapy, radiology, pharmacy, physical therapy, and rapid response teams
- Maintain accurate documentation in EPIC and communicate effectively with the care team
- Follow isolation precautions, patient safety protocols, and evidence-based nursing practices
- Adapt to floating assignments and support unit needs as required
Why Join This Columbus Travel Nursing Opportunity?
- Work in a high-acuity progressive care unit with a strong clinical support team
- Gain valuable experience in neuro nursing, stroke care, and stepdown patient management
- Enjoy a travel nursing assignment in Columbus, Ohio, a vibrant and growing healthcare market
- Competitive weekly pay with a structured 13-week contract
Apply now to join this PCU RN travel assignment in Columbus, OH and advance your progressive care nursing career today!
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 #521422. 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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