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 in Columbus, Ohio (ZIP 43210). This travel nursing job offers a unique opportunity to provide high-quality care within a secure corrections health unit. Join our dedicated healthcare team and make a meaningful impact on adult patients with oncology and medical-surgical needs. Columbus is a top destination for Ohio nursing jobs, known for its vibrant culture and excellent quality of life.

PCU Registered Nurse Job Details

• Location: Columbus, OH 43210 (Ohio healthcare jobs)
• Contract Length: 13-16 weeks (travel nursing contract)
• Start Date: January 12, 2026
• End Date: May 4, 2026
• Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
• Setting: Corrections Health Unit (secure, locked unit)
• Shifts: 12-hour rotating shifts (Days: 07:00-19:30, Nights: 19:00-07:30), 3 shifts/week
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $1940 - $1990/week
• Patient Population: Adult inmates with oncology and medical-surgical/telemetry needs

PCU RN Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (compact RN license or Ohio state license required)
• Minimum 2 years of recent PCU, Medical-Surgical, or Telemetry nursing experience
• Experience with EPIC electronic charting system
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) and NIHSS certifications preferred
• Oncology nursing experience preferred
• Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• Ability to float to Oncology, Medical-Surgical, and PCU units as needed
• Completion of Ohio fingerprinting/background check upon contract signing
• Two professional references (one from a nurse manager, director, or supervisor)

PCU Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver patient-centered nursing care in a secure corrections health environment
• Float between Progressive Care Unit, Medical-Surgical, and Oncology units as assigned
• Monitor and manage patients with oncology diagnoses, post-surgical care, COPD, sepsis, renal failure, and other acute medical conditions
• Interpret and manage cardiac dysrhythmias and telemetry monitoring
• Administer medications, blood products, and manage IV therapies (central lines, peripheral lines, PICC lines)
• Provide respiratory support (CPAP/BIPAP, HFNC, tracheostomy care, oxygen therapy)
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams: pharmacy, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, and rapid response teams
• Utilize Pyxis for medication administration and EPIC for clinical documentation
• Participate in emergency response, rapid response, and code teams as needed
• Maintain compliance with facility policies, infection control, and isolation precautions

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Travel PCU Registered Nurse in Columbus, Ohio, and take the next step in your nursing career!

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