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: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg Telemetry | Columbus, Ohio
Explore travel nursing jobs in Columbus, Ohio as a Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse caring for medically complex patients in a secure healthcare setting. This on-site travel contract is ideal for a skilled telemetry nurse who is confident interpreting cardiac rhythms and managing oncology-related and medical-surgical conditions. Join a collaborative care environment while gaining valuable experience in specialized correctional healthcare.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940–$2,040
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Start Date: November 16, 2026
- Contract Length: 13 weeks, ending February 15, 2027
- Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 36 hours per week
- Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
- Shift Options: Day shift, 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; night shift, 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
- Rotation: The schedule rotates every 4 weeks, with the same shift assignment maintained during each 4-week period
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend, including Friday and Saturday coverage
- Orientation: 24 hours
- Patient Assignment: Approximately 4–5 patients
- Additional Expectations: Floating may be required within the surrounding healthcare system
Med/Surg Telemetry RN Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license, with a valid compact or Ohio license in hand at the time of submission
- At least 1 year of recent Med/Surg Telemetry or progressive care nursing experience
- Previous telemetry experience with strong cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation skills
- Experience with IV insulin protocols and insulin drips
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications
- Experience with electronic documentation; familiarity with any charting system is acceptable
- Education from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
- Ability to provide two professional references, including at least one manager, director, supervisor, or other formal leader
- Comfort working in a secure, locked correctional healthcare environment and following required safety procedures
- Ability to complete Ohio fingerprinting and credentialing requirements promptly after acceptance
Med/Surg Telemetry Nursing Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive bedside nursing care to patients with medical-surgical, telemetry, oncology, and hematology-related needs
- Monitor cardiac rhythms, identify changes in patient condition, and interpret dysrhythmias accurately
- Implement and monitor IV insulin protocols and insulin infusions according to established procedures
- Care for patients receiving active oncology treatment as well as those admitted for conditions such as surgery, COPD, sepsis, pneumonia, or abnormal laboratory findings
- Administer medications, manage peripheral lines, and provide oxygen and non-invasive airway support as needed
- Use rapid response and code team resources appropriately in changing clinical situations
- Apply isolation precautions and personal protective equipment standards consistently
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to support safe, efficient, and patient-centered outcomes
- Float to other appropriate areas when needed and maintain flexibility with rotating day and night assignments
About Columbus, Ohio
Columbus is a vibrant and welcoming Ohio capital with a diverse mix of neighborhoods, excellent dining, cultural attractions, lively entertainment, and abundant parks and outdoor spaces. Its central location provides convenient access to communities throughout the state, making it an appealing destination for travel nurses seeking both professional growth and an enjoyable lifestyle.
Apply now to pursue this Med/Surg Telemetry travel nursing opportunity in Columbus, Ohio.
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 #526227. 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
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