Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,264 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 facility as needed. 24 hours of orientation provided.

Highlights:

• Progressive Care Unit specializing in surgical step-down and post-operative care including bariatric surgery, colorectal surgery, and general medicine patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 3-4:1 with all attempts to maintain 3:1 staffing
• Epic electronic medical records system utilized
• Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and more
• Telemetry monitoring experience required; must pass telemetry competency test
• First-time travelers welcome to apply (minimum 1 year of experience required)

Requirements:

• Active RN license (compact or Ohio state license required at time of submission)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of progressive care, step-down, or telemetry nursing experience
• Epic charting system experience required
• Experience with telemetry patient monitoring
• Competency in blood product administration, central line management, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, heparin and IV insulin protocols, non-invasive airway management, PCA, PICC line management, IV starts and maintenance, wound care, and surgical drain management
• Nursing degree from ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Two professional references required (at least one from manager/director or formal leadership)
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)
• Must complete Ohio fingerprinting process promptly upon contract signing

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This progressive care position offers the chance to work in a dynamic surgical step-down environment with manageable nurse-to-patient ratios and strong interdisciplinary collaboration. You'll care for adult and geriatric patients requiring intermediate-level monitoring and post-operative care, with access to excellent support services and opportunities for professional growth. The facility welcomes both experienced travelers and first-time travel nurses looking to expand their career horizons.