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

Advance your nursing career with a high-demand Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse travel job in Columbus, Ohio (43210). This 13-week contract offers night shift opportunities in a state-of-the-art abdominal transplant unit, providing clinical support and hands-on experience with complex patient cases. Join our healthcare team and make a meaningful impact in one of Ohio's leading medical centers.

PCU Nursing Job Details

• Location: Columbus, OH 43210 (Ohio nursing jobs)
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (Start: January 26, 2026 – End: April 27, 2026)
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1810 - $1940
• Shift: 3x12-hour night shifts (19:00 – 07:30)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Schedule: Weekdays, occasional weekends, rotating holidays
• Unit: 10 Rhodes Transplant (Abdominal Transplant Unit)
• Patient Ratio: 1:4-5
• Floating: Required within units of equivalent or lower acuity

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (compact or Ohio state license required)
• Minimum 2 years of recent Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience
• Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications
• Proficient in Epic EMR charting system
• Skills in IV starts, telemetry monitoring, central/PICC line management, dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)
• Two professional references (one from manager/director or formal leadership)
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred

PCU Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to adult patients in the PCU, specializing in abdominal transplant cases (kidney, liver, pancreas)
• Monitor and manage patients with complex diagnoses: transplant recovery, infections, acute kidney injury (AKI), uncontrolled diabetes, hepatology, GI bleeds
• Perform and manage procedures including kidney biopsy recovery and paracentesis
• Utilize and monitor specialized equipment: telemetry, bladder scanners, Dopplers
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams: physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, social services, rapid response teams
• Document patient care accurately using Epic EMR
• Float to other nursing units of similar or lower acuity as needed
• Participate in rotating weekend and holiday coverage

Why Choose Columbus, Ohio? The 43210 area is central to Columbus healthcare jobs, offering a vibrant urban atmosphere, diverse dining, arts, and entertainment. Enjoy proximity to The Ohio State University, beautiful parks, and a welcoming community—making it an ideal location for travel nurses seeking both professional growth and leisure.

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a PCU Registered Nurse in Columbus, OH, and experience the best of travel nursing jobs in 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.