Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $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: 3x12 hour shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, rotating weekdays and weekends with rotating holiday coverage

Highlights:

• Progressive Care Unit specializing in neurological conditions including stroke, craniotomy, CVA, and traumatic brain injury
• Patient ratio of 1:4 for optimal patient care delivery
• Epic electronic medical record system utilized facility-wide
• Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and social services
• Float opportunities to various units within a large academic medical organization for professional development
• Parking permits available with multiple options ranging from $196.20 to $748.58 per period

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown) experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications required
• Epic charting system experience required
• Valid RN license (compact or Ohio state license) in hand at time of application
• Graduation from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• Proficiency in neurological skills including blood product administration, heparin protocols, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, isolation precautions, craniotomy care, intracranial bleeds, post-TPA care, and pre/post neurosurgery management
• Two professional references required: at least one from a manager, director, or formal supervisor; charge RN acceptable for second reference
• Flu vaccination required (medical exemptions only); COVID-19 vaccination not required
• Ability to complete Ohio fingerprinting process promptly upon contract signing

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers registered nurses the chance to expand their clinical expertise in a specialized neurological progressive care environment while caring for adult patients with complex diagnoses including stroke, traumatic brain injury, and post-surgical neurological conditions. You'll work alongside a comprehensive interdisciplinary team in a large academic healthcare system that values quality patient outcomes and professional nursing practice. This role provides excellent exposure to advanced neurological procedures including TNK administration, lumbar drain management, and EEG monitoring, making it ideal for nurses seeking to deepen their critical care and neuroscience nursing skills.