Cross Country Nurses 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: 08/17/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) position in Columbus, Ohio. The RN is responsible for delivering quality patient care, supervising nursing staff, and ensuring safety and compliance with hospital policies. The role involves assessing patients, developing individualized care plans, and participating actively in patient rehabilitation and discharge planning. This assignment offers a 13-week duration with day shifts.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Valid BLS (Basic Life Support) certification, ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification if applicable, at least 2 years of bedside clinical experience, Ohio state RN license, and relevant education according to state and facility requirements
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a clinical setting similar to a Progressive Care Unit
- Additional Information:
- Performs nursing assessments within 8 hours of patient admission to establish individualized care plans
- Communicates patient information effectively during meetings and shift hand-offs
- Documents assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and timely in medical records
- Participates in patient rehabilitation programs and initiates discharge planning from the day of admission
- Delegates tasks appropriately and supervises ancillary nursing staff
- Ensures personal and environmental safety following hospital policies
- Maintains communication with management regarding supplies, equipment, and clinical training needs
- Engages in professional development through ongoing education and self-study
- Assumes charge responsibility after orientation, if requested
- Performs other duties as assigned
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1294550. 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: Registered Nurse / Progressive Care Unit
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus