PCU RN
Columbus, OH
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN) - Travel Nursing Job in Columbus, Ohio

Join a dynamic Progressive Care Unit in Columbus, Ohio, and take on a rewarding travel RN opportunity caring for adult and geriatric patients recovering from bariatric, colorectal, post-surgical, and general medicine conditions. This PCU RN role is ideal for a confident telemetry nurse who thrives in a fast-paced surgical step-down setting and wants to grow within a strong Midwest healthcare community.

Job Details

• Setting: Progressive Care Unit / Surgical Step-Down / Telemetry
• Location: Columbus, OH 43210
• Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940 - $2,040
• Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Schedule: Weekend coverage may be required; floating to other areas may be needed based on unit needs
• Start Date: 09/08/2026
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience required
• Active compact or Ohio RN license in hand at time of submission
• BLS and ACLS required
• Must be able to pass a telemetry test
• Experience monitoring telemetry patients preferred and highly valued
• Experience with IV starts, medication administration, lab monitoring, and patient education
• Strong general nursing skills in a step-down, PCU, or telemetry setting
• Epic experience required
• ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing education required

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality progressive care nursing for adults and geriatrics in a fast-paced travel nursing environment
• Monitor telemetry rhythms and promptly recognize changes in patient condition
• Administer medications, manage IVs, and support safe, effective treatment plans
• Perform patient assessments, document clinical findings, and communicate updates to the care team
• Support post-surgical and medical overflow patients with a strong focus on recovery and stabilization
• Assist with blood product administration, oxygen therapy, heparin protocols, and dysrhythmia management as needed
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to promote excellent patient outcomes
• Deliver education and reassurance to patients and families throughout the care experience

Why Consider This Columbus, Ohio Nursing Opportunity?

• Competitive travel RN pay in a major Ohio healthcare market
• Work in a supportive Progressive Care Unit with telemetry-focused nursing responsibilities
• Great opportunity for experienced PCU nurses seeking travel healthcare jobs in Columbus, Ohio

Apply now to join this Progressive Care Unit RN travel assignment in Columbus, OH and advance your nursing career in a high-demand healthcare setting.

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.