Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Columbus, OH
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,177/weekOverview
- Start Date09/08/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Travel RN opportunity in Columbus, Ohio: located in the 43210 area, this assignment offers a rewarding opportunity to join a high-acuity Surgical Oncology Progressive Care Unit (PCU) and make an impact in a fast-paced acute care environment. Set in a dynamic Columbus location, this role combines meaningful clinical work with the energy of a major city setting. This 16-week travel nursing assignment offers 12-hour night shifts, adult and geriatric patients, and the chance to work with a collaborative oncology healthcare team.
Job Details
- Position: Travel Registered Nurse – PCU / Progressive Care Unit
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Setting: Mixed-acuity Surgical Oncology PCU
- Duration: 16 weeks
- Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
- Shifts Per Week: 3
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940 - $2,040
- Orientation: 72 hours
- Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
- Charting System: Epic
Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Active RN license in hand at the time of submission
- Minimum 2 years of total acute care nursing experience
- At least 1 year of recent Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience required
- Current acute care experience within the last 12 months required
- Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
- Experience with telemetry, progressive care, and mixed-acuity patient care preferred
- Education from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
- Ability to work variable weekends and float within scope of practice
Registered Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide safe, high-quality care to adult and geriatric PCU patients with surgical oncology diagnoses
- Monitor and manage patients receiving chemotherapy, blood transfusions, IV antibiotics, insulin drips, and heparin drips
- Recognize and respond to oncologic emergencies, including cytokine release syndrome
- Deliver chest tube care and other progressive care interventions as needed
- Maintain strong infection prevention practices and help reduce patient falls
- Document accurately in Epic and collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams
- Adapt to changing unit needs and provide care within scope across related acute care oncology areas
Apply now to advance your travel nursing career in Columbus, Ohio and join a dedicated surgical oncology healthcare team today.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe 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.
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Columbus, Ohio, is a midwestern city best known for its diverse food scene, lively arts and culture and friendly Midwestern hospitality. The city has something to offer everyone, from the world-renowned Columbus Zoo and Aquarium to the interactive COSI science museum and research center. Columbus has an auspicious food scene, with excellent local restaurants like The Guild House and Wolf's Ridge Brewing. It’s also home to three professional sports teams, including the Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL), the Columbus Crew (MLS) and the Columbus Clippers (MiLB). The Downtown Arena District hosts these teams at the Nationwide Arena, Huntington Park and the Great American Ball Park. Columbus also lays claim to Ohio State University, one of the largest universities in the United States.
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