GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/14/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
PCU Registered Nurse (RN) – Night-Shift Travel Contract in Columbus, Ohio
Join our healthcare team as a PCU Travel Registered Nurse for a 13-week night-shift assignment in Columbus, Ohio. Provide high-quality care to adult patients with complex medical needs in a supportive progressive care, step-down, and medical-surgical environment while expanding your acute-care nursing experience. Columbus is a vibrant, welcoming city known for its diverse neighborhoods, excellent food scene, cultural attractions, parks, and easy access to outdoor recreation.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940–$2,040
- Assignment Type: 13-week Registered Nurse travel contract
- Start Date: November 30, 2026
- Openings: 7
- Unit: 31-bed mixed-acuity PCU, progressive care, and medical-surgical unit serving adult patients
- Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12-hour nights, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
- Weekend Coverage: Required
- Scheduling: Self-scheduling available
- Orientation: 24 hours
- Float: May be required to float to other units as needed
- Candidate Options: First-time travelers and local candidates are welcome
PCU Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- At least 1 year of recent Registered Nurse experience in a PCU, progressive care, step-down, intermediate care, or comparable acute-care setting
- Active compact RN license or Ohio RN license in hand at the time of submission
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications
- Graduation from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
- Demonstrated competency with CPAP/BiPAP management and non-invasive airway support
- Experience titrating cardiac drips and caring for telemetry patients
- Ability to serve as a charge-capable nurse on night shifts; previous charge experience preferred
- Two professional references are required, including at least one reference from a manager, director, supervisor, or other formal leader
- Flu vaccination is required; medical exemptions may be considered
- Prompt completion of required credentialing and Ohio fingerprinting is essential
- Requested time off must be disclosed at the time of submission
PCU Travel RN Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care for adult patients in a mixed-acuity PCU and medical-surgical environment
- Monitor and interpret telemetry, recognize dysrhythmias, and initiate appropriate nursing interventions
- Manage patients requiring CPAP, BiPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, oxygen therapy, and other non-invasive airway support
- Titrate cardiac drips and care for patients receiving heparin protocols and other high-acuity therapies
- Care for patients with conditions such as COPD exacerbation, chronic kidney disease, altered mental status, anemia or gastrointestinal bleeding, falls, abdominal pain, and failure to thrive
- Provide chest tube, tracheostomy, feeding tube, wound care, and wound-vac management
- Perform peripheral line care, PCA monitoring, isolation precautions, medication administration, and comprehensive patient assessments
- Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rehabilitation, IV teams, imaging, social services, rapid response teams, and other interdisciplinary partners
- Respond effectively to changes in patient condition and participate in rapid response or code team procedures when indicated
- Float to other units as needed while maintaining safe, patient-centered care
Apply now for this PCU Registered Nurse travel opportunity in Columbus, Ohio, and take the next step in your nursing career.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
GHR Healthcare Job ID #526799. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PCU
About GHR Healthcare
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