Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,395 per week in Columbus, OH

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

Start Date: October 5, 2026

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: Night shift, 36 hours per week, weekdays and rotating weekends, rotating holidays. 3:1 patient ratio. 4 weekend shifts per 4-week contract period.

Highlights:

• Progressive care unit specializing in cardiac cases with exposure to a wide variety of diagnoses
• Epic charting system experience required
• First-time travelers welcome with minimum 1 year of PCU/stepdown experience
• 36-hour orientation provided to ensure successful onboarding
• Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including respiratory services, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and more
• Experience with chronic ventilated patients and post-lung transplant care

Requirements:

• Active RN license (compact or Ohio state license required at time of submission)
• Minimum 1 year of progressive care/stepdown nursing experience
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Trauma Level I or II experience preferred
• Graduation from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• Proficiency in telemetry monitoring, cardiac drip titration, ventilator management, and blood product administration
• Two professional references required (at least one from a manager/director or formal supervisor)
• Willingness to float within the healthcare system as needed
• Ability to complete Ohio fingerprinting process promptly upon contract signing

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers the chance to develop advanced clinical skills in a dynamic progressive care environment with a cardiac specialization. You'll work alongside a collaborative interdisciplinary team while caring for complex patient populations including ventilated and post-transplant patients. The facility welcomes first-time travelers and provides comprehensive support to ensure your success in this critical care role.

Additional Information:

• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)
• COVID-19 vaccine not required
• Two pre-approved time-off periods available during contract
• Parking options available with monthly and annual permit choices
• Former employees eligible after 6 months away from the facility
• Local candidates welcome at the same rate as travelers