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

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse – Night Shift (Travel Nurse) – Columbus, OH

PCU Registered Nurse (Night Shift) travel opportunity in Columbus, OH — Acute Leukemia / Hematology RN needed for a 16-week assignment. Join a dynamic team on a renowned acute leukemia unit providing specialized care for adult and geriatric patients. Columbus (43210) offers a welcoming community, diverse dining, and beautiful parks—an excellent location for Ohio travel nursing and Columbus healthcare jobs.

Job Details

• Assignment Length: 16 weeks (Start: 5/18/2026 – End: 9/7/2026)
• Setting: Acute Leukemia & Hematology Unit (24 beds, daily census ~22) — Hematology/Oncology unit experience preferred
• Shift: 12-hour nights (19:00 – 07:30), 3 shifts per week — Night shift RN (PCU/Telemetry)
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,160 – $2,270
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling requests accommodated; weekends variable based on unit needs
• Orientation: Comprehensive orientation including dayshift and on-unit preceptorship; EPIC training provided
• Location: Columbus, OH 43210 — Ohio travel nursing / Columbus nursing jobs

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience, including at least 1 year of recent inpatient hematology/oncology or acute leukemia RN experience
• Hands-on experience with leukemia and blood dyscrasias required
• Previous travel nursing experience required (travel RN)
• Active RN license (compact or Ohio state) — Ohio RN / compact RN accepted
• Graduate of an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, ONS Chemotherapy Certification; NIHSS preferred
• EPIC electronic charting experience required — strong documentation skills for clinical support and medication administration
• Must provide two professional references (one from a manager/director or formal leader)
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only); COVID-19 vaccine not required

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized progressive care nursing to adult and geriatric patients with acute leukemia and other hematologic conditions
• Administer chemotherapy and blood products safely (ONS chemo-certified skills), manage central and peripheral lines, and perform phlebotomy
• Monitor telemetry, interpret dysrhythmias, and respond to rapid response team activations as a telemetry-capable PCU RN
• Implement infection prevention, sepsis screening, and patient falls protocols to maintain patient safety
• Utilize EPIC for computerized charting, medication administration, and interdisciplinary communication
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including physical therapy, pharmacy, respiratory therapy, social work, and case management
• Float to other MedSurg Oncology or PCU units as needed to support staffing
• Participate in ongoing education, competency validation, and unit orientation activities

Apply now to join this Columbus, OH travel nursing assignment as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse. Interested Hematology/Oncology RNs and experienced travel nurses with EPIC and chemotherapy administration skills are encouraged to apply. Join our healthcare team today!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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.