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: 09/08/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN) - Travel Nursing Job in Columbus, Ohio
Join a dynamic Progressive Care Unit in Columbus, Ohio, and take on a rewarding travel RN opportunity caring for adult and geriatric patients recovering from bariatric, colorectal, post-surgical, and general medicine conditions. This PCU RN role is ideal for a confident telemetry nurse who thrives in a fast-paced surgical step-down setting and wants to grow within a strong Midwest healthcare community.
Job Details
- Setting: Progressive Care Unit / Surgical Step-Down / Telemetry
- Location: Columbus, OH 43210
- Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940 - $2,040
- Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Orientation: 24 hours
- Schedule: Weekend coverage may be required; floating to other areas may be needed based on unit needs
- Start Date: 09/08/2026
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience required
- Active compact or Ohio RN license in hand at time of submission
- BLS and ACLS required
- Must be able to pass a telemetry test
- Experience monitoring telemetry patients preferred and highly valued
- Experience with IV starts, medication administration, lab monitoring, and patient education
- Strong general nursing skills in a step-down, PCU, or telemetry setting
- Epic experience required
- ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing education required
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality progressive care nursing for adults and geriatrics in a fast-paced travel nursing environment
- Monitor telemetry rhythms and promptly recognize changes in patient condition
- Administer medications, manage IVs, and support safe, effective treatment plans
- Perform patient assessments, document clinical findings, and communicate updates to the care team
- Support post-surgical and medical overflow patients with a strong focus on recovery and stabilization
- Assist with blood product administration, oxygen therapy, heparin protocols, and dysrhythmia management as needed
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to promote excellent patient outcomes
- Deliver education and reassurance to patients and families throughout the care experience
Why Consider This Columbus, Ohio Nursing Opportunity?
- Competitive travel RN pay in a major Ohio healthcare market
- Work in a supportive Progressive Care Unit with telemetry-focused nursing responsibilities
- Great opportunity for experienced PCU nurses seeking travel healthcare jobs in Columbus, Ohio
Apply now to join this Progressive Care Unit RN travel assignment in Columbus, OH and advance your nursing career in a high-demand healthcare setting.
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 #505277. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PCU
About GHR Healthcare
For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare
professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to
uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive
compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely
cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your
advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and
consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to
learn more.