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

Travel RN job in Columbus, Ohio: Join a high-acuity Progressive Care Unit (PCU) supporting a busy Surgical Oncology service line. This mixed-acuity PCU/Stepdown + Med-Surg environment is ideal for a Registered Nurse (RN) who thrives in fast-paced acute care, teamwork, and complex post-op oncology patient care.

Located in Columbus, OH (43210), this on-site travel nursing contract places you near major universities, dining, arts, and green spaces—an excellent home base for exploring Central Ohio. If you’re searching for Ohio travel nursing jobs or Columbus healthcare jobs, this is a strong fit.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Columbus, OH 43210
• Start Date: 03/23/2026
• End Date: 07/13/2026
• Duration: 16 weeks
• Employment Type: Travel RN (On-Site)
• Hours: 36 hours/week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating
• Shift Options: Days (07:00–19:30) and Nights (19:00–07:30); rotating based on department needs
• Scheduling: Self-schedule requests considered; final schedule balanced to unit needs (no blocked scheduling)
• Unit Focus: Surgical Oncology PCU/Stepdown unit (mixed acuity: PCU + Med-Surg)
• Patient Ratios: Goal 1:4 (may be 1:5 based on census/acuity)
• Floating: May float to other acute care oncology units
• Orientation: 72 hours total: Week 1 Mon–Fri dayshift onboarding; Week 2 36 hours on-unit with a preceptor

Registered Nurse (RN) Requirements

• Experience: 2 years of RN experience required, including recent PCU/Stepdown experience (within the last 3 years)
• License: Active RN license (compact or Ohio) in hand at time of submission
• Certifications Required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Preferred: ONS Chemotherapy Certification
• Charting: EPIC experience required
• Clinical Skills: Telemetry monitoring; dysrhythmia interpretation/management; tracheostomy care; BiPAP/CPAP; chest tube care; heparin and insulin drips
• References: 2 professional references (at least 1 from a manager/director or formal leader; no coworker-only references)

PCU RN Responsibilities (Surgical Oncology)

• Provide high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a mixed-acuity Surgical Oncology PCU/Stepdown + Med-Surg environment
• Manage complex post-operative and oncology-related conditions, including oncologic emergencies and high-risk medication infusions
• Administer and monitor therapies such as chemotherapy (as applicable), blood transfusions, IV antibiotics, and continuous drips (e.g., heparin, insulin)
• Perform focused assessments and continuous telemetry monitoring; recognize and respond to changes in patient condition
• Support specialized care needs including chest tube management, tracheostomy care, and non-invasive ventilation (BiPAP/CPAP)
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team (IV team, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, PT, rapid response) to coordinate safe, effective acute care
• Maintain strong infection prevention practices and fall-risk interventions in a high-volume surgical unit
• Document accurately and efficiently in EPIC and follow unit protocols, safety standards, and escalation pathways

Apply now to join our healthcare team in Columbus, OH for this Surgical Oncology PCU/Stepdown Travel RN contract.

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