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 a 13-week travel assignment in Columbus, Ohio (43210). This travel nursing job places you in a state-of-the-art stroke unit, offering hands-on experience with neuro-focused patient care in one of Ohio’s top healthcare facilities. Join our healthcare team and enjoy the vibrant city life, renowned universities, and diverse cultural opportunities Columbus has to offer.

PCU Registered Nurse Job Details

• Location: Columbus, Ohio (43210) – Ohio nursing jobs
• Unit: Stroke Unit / Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (Start: 1/12/2026 – End: 4/13/2026)
• Shift: Night shifts, 3x12-hour (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM); includes rotating weekdays, weekends, and holidays
• Hours per Week: 36
• Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,810 – $1,940
• Patient Ratio: 1:4
• Float Requirement: May float to other units within the healthcare organization

PCU RN Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license – Ohio or compact state (required at time of submission)
• Minimum 2 years of recent PCU or Medical-Surgical nursing experience
• BCLS certification required
• EPIC charting experience required
• Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)
• Two professional references (one from a manager, director, or formal leadership role)
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred

PCU Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to adult patients in a stroke and neuro-focused Progressive Care Unit
• Manage a 1:4 patient ratio and collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams (Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Radiology, Social Services, Pharmacy, and more)
• Float to other hospital units as needed to support patient care
• Perform and manage procedures such as TNK administration, lumbar drains, and care for neurological diagnoses (stroke, craniotomy, EEG monitoring)
• Utilize EPIC for accurate patient documentation and charting
• Ensure compliance with all credentialing and fingerprinting requirements
• Participate in rotating night shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Provide wound care, manage IVs, central and peripheral lines, cardiac telemetry, and post-neurosurgery care

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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