Travel PCU RN - $2,177 per week

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: 09/08/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel PCU Registered Nurse – Cardiac Step-Down | Columbus, OH

Experienced PCU Registered Nurse needed for a 13-week travel nursing assignment in Columbus, OH 43210. Columbus is a welcoming, vibrant city with a lively downtown, great dining, and easy access to parks and cultural attractions, making it an appealing place to work and explore. Join a collaborative Progressive Care Unit and provide high-quality care in a lower-acuity cardiac step-down setting with rotating day and night shifts.

Job Details

• Location: Columbus, OH 43210
• Position Type: Travel Registered Nurse - PCU
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
• Shift Schedule: 3x12-hour day/night schedule, weekdays with some weekends; rotating holidays required
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,940-$2,040
• Unit Setting: Progressive Care Unit / lower-acuity cardiac step-down
• Patient Ratio: 1:3-4
• Floating: Required to float to similar or lower acuity units within the organization as needed
• Orientation: 36 hours

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of Progressive Care Unit or step-down nursing experience
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• NIHSS certification required
• EPIC experience required
• Strong clinical skills in telemetry, IV starts, conscious sedation, and dysrhythmia management
• Experience with interpretation of dysrhythmias, oxygen administration, peripheral line care, and rapid response support
• Valid compact or state RN license in hand at time of submission
• Education from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Two professional references required, including at least one from a manager, director, or other formal leadership role

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality cardiac nursing care for adult patients in a lower-acuity PCU setting
• Monitor patient status, assess changes in condition, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
• Administer medications, manage telemetry monitoring, and support safe, effective patient care
• Assist with cardiac-related procedures and unit-specific care needs, including arrhythmia management and post-procedure monitoring
• Float to comparable units within the organization as needed to support patient care
• Maintain compliance with facility policies, documentation standards, and patient safety practices
• Contribute to a positive, team-oriented environment focused on quality outcomes and compassionate care

Apply now to join this rewarding travel RN job in Columbus, Ohio and make an impact in a dynamic healthcare setting.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #505342. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PCU

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