Modern Healthcare Solutions 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: 16 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, rotating
- Employment Type: Travel
Registered Nurse (RN)
Unit Information
This position is within a Medical Oncology unit featuring progressive care beds and pediatric patients. The unit handles a high acuity level of care with a limited number of medical-surgical cases.
Schedule
- Rotating 12-hour shifts, which may include days, nights, or a combination based on departmental needs.
- Shift assignments are reviewed every four weeks but are subject to change based on staffing priorities.
Patient Diagnoses
- Solid Tumor
- Orthopedic Oncology
- Thoracic Oncology
Special Procedures/Unit Details
The unit has 36 beds, with over 24 dedicated to a progressive care unit level of care. Pediatric patients are rare and will primarily be managed by permanent staff. Experience with pediatric care is not required for this role.
Requirements
- A minimum of 2 years of acute care nursing experience, including at least 1 year in a progressive care unit (PCU).
- Certifications: Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and NIH Stroke Scale.
- Patient-to-nurse ratios: 1:4-5 for Medical-Surgical telemetry and 1:3 for PCU.
- Willingness to float within units of equal or lower acuity levels.
- Prior travel nursing experience is preferred.
Skills Required
- Interpretation of dysrhythmias
- Utilization of rapid response teams
- Feeding tube care and management
- Port access and management
- Administering blood products
- Central and peripheral line care and management
- PICC line management
- Starting IVs and following heparin protocols
- Management of cardiac drips (no titration)
- Patient-controlled analgesia (PCA)
- Titration of cardiac drips and management of chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac)
- External CPAP/BIPAP and High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) management
- Interpretation of arterial blood gases (ABGs)
- Management of nasal cannulas and tracheostomy care
Skills Preferred
- Management of dysrhythmias
- IV insulin protocols and titration of insulin drips
- Phlebotomy
- Chemotherapy administration and monitoring
- Wound care and management (including wound vac)
- Arterial line management
- Surgical drain management
- Non-invasive airway management
Benefits
- Competitive salary with automatic job offer.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
Note: Staffing ratios aim for 1:4-5, but may vary based on current unit needs. Weekend shifts are subject to variability.
Modern Healthcare Solutions Job ID #38708761. 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: RN:PCU,14:47:00-02:47:00
About Modern Healthcare Solutions
Modern Healthcare Solutions is a woman-owned and operated healthcare staffing company dedicated to connecting exceptional healthcare professionals with leading facilities nationwide. We believe great care begins with genuine connection—and our boutique approach ensures every clinician receives personalized attention, never just a number. You’ll work with a recruiter who knows you by name, advocates for you, and helps you choose assignments that move your career forward.
Benefits
- Vision benefits
- Life insurance
- Weekly pay
- License and certification reimbursement
- Guaranteed Hours
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits