Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Columbus, OH
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse on the 10 BSH Stroke Unit in Columbus, Ohio (43210). This 13-week travel nursing contract offers the chance to provide specialized neuro stepdown care to patients with complex neurological and medical conditions. Join a top-rated Ohio healthcare team in a city renowned for its arts, dining, and vibrant community. Apply now for this rewarding travel RN opportunity!

PCU Registered Nurse Job Details

• Location: Columbus, Ohio 43210 (Ohio nursing jobs)
• Unit: 10 BSH Stroke Unit (PCU/Neuro Stepdown)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (Start: 1/12/2026 – End: 4/13/2026)
• Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM), rotating weekdays, weekends, and holidays
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,940 – $1,990
• Patient Ratio: 1:4
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Floating: Required to float to other hospital units as needed
• Flu Vaccine: Required (medical exemptions only)
• COVID-19 Vaccine: Not required

PCU RN Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent Progressive Care Unit (PCU) or Medical-Surgical RN experience required
• Active Registered Nurse license (compact RN license or Ohio RN license required at time of submission)
• Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• BLS certification (required)
• EPIC electronic health records experience (required)
• ACLS and NIHSS certifications preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Ability to provide two professional references (one from a manager/director or formal leadership role; charge RN acceptable for second reference)
• Must complete Ohio fingerprinting promptly upon contract signing
• Former employees eligible if away for 6+ months; current employees ineligible for travel nursing roles

PCU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate nursing care to adult patients on a busy stroke and neuro stepdown unit
• Monitor and manage patients with neurological diagnoses, including stroke, craniotomy, traumatic brain injury, and other complex neuro conditions
• Administer medications, titrate cardiac drips, and manage central and peripheral lines
• Interpret and manage cardiac telemetry and dysrhythmias
• Provide care for patients with feeding tubes, lumbar drains, and post-neurosurgical needs
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including physical therapy, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and social services
• Float to other hospital units within the organization as needed
• Maintain accurate documentation using EPIC electronic health records
• Adhere to infection control and isolation precautions

Discover the best of Columbus, OH—home to leading universities, a vibrant downtown, and a welcoming healthcare community. Join our Progressive Care Unit nursing team today and take the next step in your travel nursing career in Ohio!

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