PCU Registered Nurse
Columbus, OH
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

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

PCU Registered Nurse – Night Shift travel contract in Columbus, OH (43210). 13-week Progressive Care Unit RN assignment with competitive weekly pay; Epic experience required.

Join the PCU Float Pool as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse in vibrant Columbus, Ohio. This 13-week travel nursing contract places you at a renowned medical center, floating between stepdown and PCU units and potentially working across multiple campuses. Enjoy Columbus healthcare opportunities, local culture, and a supportive team environment.

Job Details – PCU RN Travel Assignment

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940 - $2,040
• Location: Columbus, OH 43210 (Columbus, Ohio travel nursing)
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (June 15, 2026 – September 14, 2026)
• Shift: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00 - 07:30)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Setting: PCU Float Pool – may float to stepdown/PCU areas and other campuses (Stepdown RN / Progressive Care Unit RN role)

PCU Registered Nurse Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent PCU/stepdown RN experience (Progressive Care Unit / Stepdown Nurse)
• Valid RN license (compact license accepted or Ohio state license required at submission) — Ohio nursing jobs applicants must complete fingerprinting promptly
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; NIHSS certification preferred
• Experience with Epic electronic health record (Epic charting) required
• Education from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• IV start and telemetry skills required (telemetry RN skills)
• 2 professional references required (at least 1 from a manager/director or formal leadership)
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)

PCU/Stepdown RN Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in PCU and stepdown units
• Float between units of equivalent or lower acuity as needed (float pool travel nurse responsibilities)
• Manage patient ratios of 1:3–4 while maintaining safety and clinical standards
• Perform IV starts, telemetry monitoring, and accurate Epic charting
• Administer and manage cardiac drips (no titration), blood products, and oxygen therapy
• Care for central lines, PICC lines, chest tubes, tracheostomies, and feeding tubes
• Interpret dysrhythmias and arterial blood gases (ABGs)
• Participate on rapid response/code teams and engage in interdisciplinary collaboration
• Maintain isolation precautions and PPE protocols
• Support pre/post hemodialysis and neurosurgery patients as needed
• Provide wound care and manage wound vacs when required

Enjoy the dynamic atmosphere of Columbus, with easy access to parks, museums, restaurants, and entertainment. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Progressive Care Unit RNs and Stepdown RNs seeking rewarding travel nursing assignments in a top-tier medical environment.

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a PCU Registered Nurse in Columbus, OH. Interested travel nurses and clinical RNs with Progressive Care Unit experience should submit their RN license and references today to be considered for this travel contract.

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.