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

Advance your nursing career as a Travel PCU Registered Nurse in Columbus, Ohio (43210). Join a top-tier healthcare team in a 36-bed Oncology Telemetry Progressive Care Unit, providing specialized care to adults, adolescents, and rare pediatric cases. This travel nursing job offers the chance to work in a dynamic clinical environment while enjoying all that Columbus has to offer, including a vibrant arts scene and welcoming community.

PCU RN Job Details – Columbus, Ohio

• Location: Columbus, Ohio (43210) – Ohio nursing jobs
• Facility: 36-bed Oncology Telemetry Progressive Care Unit (PCU), including Oncology, Orthopedic, and Sarcoma Transfusion Services
• Position Type: Travel Registered Nurse – PCU
• Contract Length: 16 weeks (Start: January 12, 2026 – End: May 4, 2026)
• Shift: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts per week (19:00 - 07:30), 36 hours/week
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1810 - $1940
• Self-Scheduling: Submit your preferred schedule requests
• Orientation: 1 week classroom (days), 36 hours on-unit with preceptor

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active RN license (compact or Ohio state license required at submission)
• Minimum 1 year of recent high-acuity Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience
• 2 years of oncology nursing experience preferred
• Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS (required)
• Proficiency with Epic electronic medical records (EMR) system
• Ability to float to equivalent or lower acuity units as needed
• Two professional references (at least one from a nurse manager, director, or formal leadership)
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions accepted)

PCU RN Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient care to oncology, orthopedic, and thoracic oncology patients in a Progressive Care Unit setting
• Monitor and interpret telemetry and cardiac dysrhythmias
• Administer blood products, chemotherapy, and manage central, PICC, and peripheral lines
• Perform feeding tube care, tracheostomy management, and advanced wound care
• Utilize rapid response teams and adhere to infection prevention protocols
• Operate specialized clinical equipment: GE telemetry monitors, bladder scanner, Alaris pumps, Stryker beds, PCA pumps, continuous bladder irrigation systems
• Float to other PCU or MedSurg Oncology units as required
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including physical therapy, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and social services
• Participate in self-scheduling and maintain flexibility for weekend coverage

Take the next step in your nursing career with this rewarding travel RN job in Columbus, Ohio. Join our healthcare team and make a difference in patient care. Apply now to secure your spot!

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