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

Advance your nursing career as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse with a travel contract in Columbus, Ohio (zip code 43210). Join a leading healthcare team and gain experience across multiple stepdown and PCU units, including specialty campuses like Ross Heart, Brain & Spine, and Dodd. This travel nursing job offers the chance to work in one of Ohio's top healthcare facilities while enjoying Columbus's vibrant community and cultural attractions.

PCU RN Job Details

• Location: Columbus, Ohio (43210) – Ohio nursing jobs
• Position: Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN)
• Contract Type: Travel nursing contract
• Setting: PCU Float Pool – Stepdown/PCU units
• Start Date: February 9, 2026
• End Date: May 11, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night Shift, 3x12-hour shifts per week (19:00 - 07:30)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Patient Ratios: 1:3-4
• Float Requirement: May float to any stepdown/PCU area or other specialty campuses as needed

PCU Nurse Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent Progressive Care Unit or Stepdown RN experience
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license – Ohio state or compact license
• Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• EPIC charting experience required
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)
• Two professional references required (one from a manager/director or formal leadership)
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred

PCU RN Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a progressive care/stepdown setting
• Float between units of equivalent or lower acuity as needed
• Perform IV starts, telemetry monitoring, and manage cardiac drips (no titration)
• Document and chart patient care using Epic EMR
• Administer blood products, manage central/PICC lines, arterial line management, and wound care
• Interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs) and dysrhythmias
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including IV, respiratory, physical therapy, and rapid response
• Participate in procedural sedation administration/monitoring and pre/post hemodialysis management
• Maintain compliance with all credentialing and fingerprinting deadlines

Ready to take the next step in your nursing career? Apply now for this PCU Registered Nurse travel job in Columbus, Ohio, and join a supportive healthcare team dedicated to clinical excellence and patient care. Explore rewarding Ohio nursing jobs and make a difference in a thriving healthcare environment!

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