Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry - $2,251 per week in Columbus, OH

Job Opportunity – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse – Ohio

Start Date: October 19, 2026

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: Night shift, 36 hours per week, every other weekend required. Float required within the hospital system as needed. Call coverage required.

Highlights:

• Progressive Care Unit serving adults with various medical diagnoses and pre/post-surgical patients with mixed acuity levels
• Daily census of 25-32 patients across 32 rooms with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, physical therapy, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
• Epic charting system utilized for documentation
• 36-hour orientation provided to ensure successful onboarding
• First-time travelers accepted with at least 1 year of PCU or step-down experience
• Comprehensive skill set required including telemetry monitoring, cardiac drips, insulin protocols, wound care, and central line management

Requirements:

• Current RN license (Compact or Ohio state license required at time of submission)
• Minimum 1 year of progressive care or step-down nursing experience
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Proficiency with Epic charting system required
• Nursing education from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Experience with telemetry monitoring, cardiac drips, arterial lines, central lines, chest tubes, wound care, and various critical nursing skills
• Flu vaccination required (medical exemptions only)
• Two professional references required: at least one from a manager, director, or formal supervisor; charge RN acceptable for second reference
• Completion of Ohio fingerprinting process required immediately upon contract signing

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

Join a high-performing progressive care team at a leading academic medical center in Ohio, where you'll care for diverse patient populations with strong interdisciplinary collaboration. This role offers the opportunity to expand your clinical expertise across multiple specialties while working in a supportive environment with comprehensive resources including rapid response teams, dedicated pharmacy support, and advanced equipment. Whether you're an experienced traveler or embarking on your first travel assignment, this position provides excellent professional development in a dynamic acute care setting.