Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,251 per week in Columbus, OH

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Start Date: October 5, 2026

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: Night shift, 36 hours per week. Rotating weekdays and weekends with rotating holiday coverage. 4:1 patient ratio.

Highlights:

• Neuro-focused PCU with primary stroke patient population and additional medical-surgical and neurological diagnoses
• EPIC charting system utilized across the facility
• 13-week travel assignment with potential for extension
• Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including pharmacy, rapid response teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, and radiology
• Float required within the health system as needed
• First-time travelers welcomed (profiles reviewed by manager for candidates with only 1 year of experience)

Requirements:

• Valid RN license (compact or Ohio state license required at time of application)
• Minimum 1 year of PCU/stepdown experience required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Nursing degree from ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Core skills: blood product administration, CVA management, craniotomy care, heparin protocols, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, intracranial bleed management, post-TPA care, pre/post neurosurgery care, traumatic brain injury, and general neuro stepdown competencies
• Flu vaccination required (medical exemptions only); COVID-19 vaccination not required
• 2 professional references required: at least one from a manager/director or formal supervisor; charge RN acceptable for second reference
• Prompt completion of Ohio fingerprinting process upon contract signing

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This PCU position offers the chance to build specialized neuro nursing expertise in a high-acuity environment with comprehensive support services. You'll care for adult stroke and neurological patients using advanced protocols including TNK administration and lumbar drain management, while working alongside a collaborative interdisciplinary team dedicated to optimal patient outcomes. This role is ideal for nurses seeking to advance their critical care skills in a supportive, resource-rich environment.

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