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

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse – Travel Night Shift in Columbus, OH (43210): 13-week travel nursing assignment caring for complex cardiac and vascular surgery patients on a high-acuity cardiac step-down unit. Apply now for this Columbus, Ohio travel nursing job!

Join a dynamic cardiac step-down team in Columbus, Ohio. We are seeking experienced PCU RNs / Travel RNs for a 13-week assignment to provide progressive care to adult and geriatric patients following cardiac and vascular procedures. This role is ideal for PCU nurses with telemetry and EPIC experience who enjoy collaborative, interdisciplinary care in a Midwest city with great parks, arts, and neighborhoods.

Job Details

• Job Title: Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN) – Travel Nurse, Night Shift
• Location: Columbus, OH 43210 (Columbus, Ohio) — Cardiac Step Down Unit
• Setting: Cardiac Step Down / Progressive Care Unit (PCU) — telemetry / cardiac nursing
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (April 6, 2026 – July 6, 2026)
• Shift: Night shift, 3x12-hour (19:00 – 07:30); weekdays and some weekends; rotating holidays
• Hours per Week: 36
• Patient Ratio: 1:3
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1940 - $2040

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent PCU, step-down, or telemetry nursing experience required
• Active RN license (Ohio RN license or compact license required at time of submission)
• Graduation from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; NIHSS preferred
• EPIC charting experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required (Travel RN / Travel Nurse)
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)
• Must provide two professional references, including one manager/director or supervisor

Primary Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients recovering from cardiac and vascular surgeries (CABG, valve repair/replacement, TAVR, stents/grafts, AAA, bypass, post-lung transplant, and related procedures)
• Manage patients with complex secondary diagnoses including GI bleed, renal failure, COPD/airway disease, diabetes, pneumonia, sepsis, and heart failure
• Perform and manage IV starts, telemetry monitoring, arterial lines, central lines, chest tubes, wound care, and advanced post-op care
• Interpret and manage cardiac rhythms and dysrhythmias; provide telemetry assessment and interventions
• Document accurately and efficiently using EPIC electronic medical records
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including physical therapy (PT), respiratory therapy (RT), pharmacy, radiology, and social services
• Float to units of equivalent or lower acuity as needed while maintaining patient safety standards
• Adhere to infection control practices and unit isolation precautions
• Participate in rotating holiday and weekend coverage as scheduled

Why This Travel Nursing Job in Columbus, OH?

Work in a supportive, innovative healthcare environment focused on cardiac nursing and progressive care. Columbus, Ohio (43210) offers urban amenities and Midwestern charm — great dining, cultural attractions, parks, and a welcoming community. This travel RN opportunity is ideal for PCU RNs and cardiac step-down nurses seeking hands-on clinical experience and professional growth in Ohio nursing jobs and travel nursing assignments.

Ready to take your PCU nursing career to the next level? Apply now to join our cardiac step-down team in Columbus, OH. Join our healthcare team today — travel nursing positions fill quickly!

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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.