GHR Healthcare - Travel 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 Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift Contract in Columbus, Ohio
Join an Ohio travel nursing opportunity in Columbus as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse. Located in the 43210 area of Columbus, this opportunity offers the appeal of a vibrant Ohio community with access to city amenities, green spaces, dining, and cultural attractions. This 13-week contract is ideal for a confident travel nurse who enjoys caring for adult and geriatric patients with complex medical needs while adapting to multiple step-down, telemetry, and progressive care settings.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940–$2,040
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: November 30, 2026
- Nursing Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week
- Shift Duration: 12-hour nights, approximately 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
- Typical Patient Ratio: 1:3
- Float Expectations: Floating to other affiliated units or nearby hospitals may be required based on staffing needs
- Weekend Coverage: Weekend shifts may be assigned according to unit needs
PCU Travel Nurse Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio or a valid compact-state license at the time of submission
- At least 1 year of professional nursing experience; PCU, step-down, progressive care, telemetry, or intermediate-care experience strongly preferred
- Current BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications
- Recent Epic electronic health record experience
- Demonstrated competence with telemetry monitoring, IV therapy, central and peripheral line care, and management of complex adult patients
- Graduate of an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing assignments and float between units
- Two professional references, including at least one reference from a manager, director, supervisor, or other formal leader
- Willingness to complete required credentialing and fingerprinting promptly before the assignment start date
PCU Registered Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in PCU, step-down, and intermediate-care settings
- Assess patients, develop and implement individualized care plans, and evaluate responses to treatment
- Monitor cardiac rhythms and recognize changes in patient condition, including dysrhythmias and other signs of deterioration
- Manage oxygen therapy, high-flow nasal cannula, BiPAP/CPAP, arterial lines, central lines, PICC lines, chest tubes, feeding tubes, and tracheostomies as appropriate
- Administer medications and therapies, including insulin protocols, heparin protocols, blood products, and non-titrated cardiac or vasoactive infusions
- Interpret vital signs, telemetry findings, and arterial blood gas results to support timely clinical decision-making
- Perform and maintain IV access, phlebotomy, wound care, isolation precautions, and other essential bedside nursing interventions
- Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rehabilitation services, rapid response teams, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
- Float to affiliated units as needed while maintaining high standards of care, communication, and professionalism
- Document assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes accurately in Epic
Bring your PCU and progressive care nursing expertise to Columbus, Ohio. Apply now for this 13-week travel Registered Nurse contract.
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 - Travel Job ID #528392. 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 - Travel
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