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

Travel Registered Nurse (PCU) – Night Shift in Columbus, OH. 13-week travel assignment delivering cardiac, telemetry, and stepdown care in a modern cardiovascular inpatient unit.

Quick Snapshot

• Job Title: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse / Telemetry RN (Travel)
• Location: Columbus, OH 43203 — Columbus nursing jobs / Ohio travel nurse opportunity
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,940–$2,040/week
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (April 6, 2026 – July 6, 2026)
• Shift: Night Shift, 3x12-hour shifts per week (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM); 36 hours/week
• Unit: Tower 5 Cardiovascular Inpatient Unit (24 beds: 9 PCU beds, 15 med-surg beds)
• Patient Ratio: 1:3–5
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Weekend Coverage: Required (every other weekend)
• Floating: Required within units of equivalent or lower acuity

Why This Travel Nursing Job?

• Work as a PCU RN / Cardiac Stepdown Nurse in a modern cardiovascular center focused on high-acuity adult cardiac care.
• Gain experience with telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and cardiac protocols—ideal for experienced telemetry nurses and progressive care RNs.
• Explore Columbus — a vibrant city with diverse neighborhoods, dining, arts, and outdoor recreation while advancing your nursing career.
• Competitive travel nurse pay; supportive interdisciplinary teams and EPIC EMR environment.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years recent PCU, stepdown, or progressive care experience (cardiac/telemetry experience strongly preferred)
• Active RN license (compact RN license accepted or Ohio RN license required at submission)
• Graduate of an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• EPIC charting experience required (EPIC EMR)
• Clinical skills: IV starts, telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation/management, peripheral line care, oxygen therapy, non-invasive airway management, isolation precautions/PPE
• Familiarity with cardiac protocols and IV insulin/GTT preferred
• Two professional references required (at least one from a manager/director or formal leader)
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered nursing care to adult patients in a progressive care / cardiac stepdown (PCU) environment.
• Monitor and manage patients with cardiac diagnoses (chest pain, heart failure, EKG changes, pulmonary embolism) using cardiac telemetry.
• Start and maintain IVs, administer medications, and manage peripheral and central access appropriately.
• Interpret dysrhythmias and respond to clinical changes; participate on rapid response and code teams as needed.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including respiratory therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, radiology, and IV teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Float to other units of equivalent or lower acuity per unit needs.
• Accurately document assessments and care in EPIC; adhere to infection control, isolation protocols, and unit policies.

Preferred / Helpful Keywords for Applicants

• PCU RN, Progressive Care Nurse, Cardiac Stepdown Nurse, Telemetry RN
• Travel RN, Travel Nurse, Columbus nursing jobs, Ohio travel nurse
• EPIC EMR, ACLS, BLS, telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation

Take advantage of this opportunity to join a collaborative healthcare team in Columbus, OH. Apply now to be considered for this Travel Registered Nurse (PCU) night shift assignment and advance your career in cardiac and telemetry nursing.

How to Apply

• Submit your updated resume and two professional references (including one manager/director) to our recruiting team.
• Contact us to learn more about pay, housing stipends, and travel nurse benefits.
• Apply now and join a supportive healthcare team delivering high-acuity cardiac care in Columbus, Ohio!

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.