Medical Surgical RN
Columbus, OH
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,177/weekOverview
- Start Date11/16/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Travel PCU Registered Nurse opportunity in Columbus, Ohio for an experienced Progressive Care Unit RN seeking a fast-paced acute care assignment. Columbus offers a welcoming community, a vibrant downtown, and plenty of dining, entertainment, and parks to enjoy during your time off. Join a collaborative healthcare team caring for adult and geriatric patients in a high-acuity setting with 12-hour night shifts and excellent weekly pay.
Job Details
- Location: Columbus, OH 43210
- Assignment Type: Travel RN
- Specialty: PCU / Progressive Care Unit
- Shift: 12-hour nights
- Schedule: Every other weekend
- Hours per Week: 36
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Orientation: 32 hours
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,940 - $2,040
- Start Date: October 5, 2026
- Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
- Setting: Acute care progressive care environment with floating to other units as needed
Job Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of recent RN experience required, with current acute care experience in the specialty
- Active RN license in hand at time of submission
- BLS required
- ACLS required
- Telemetry experience strongly preferred
- Strong cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation skills
- Experience with IV insulin protocols and insulin drips
- Ability to safely manage peripheral IVs and maintain IV access
- Comfortable with isolation precautions and PPE practices
- Epic charting experience preferred
- Education from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program preferred
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality nursing care to Progressive Care Unit patients with varied acuity levels
- Monitor cardiac rhythms and respond appropriately to dysrhythmias and changes in condition
- Administer and titrate insulin drips per protocol as directed
- Support telemetry monitoring and ongoing patient assessments
- Maintain accurate documentation and collaborate with the care team using Epic
- Assist with oxygen administration, nasal cannula support, and related respiratory needs
- Manage IV therapy, peripheral line care, and maintenance of vascular access
- Work collaboratively with rapid response and code teams when escalation is needed
- Float to different units within the organization as assigned
- Provide safe, compassionate care in a busy acute care setting
If you are a travel nurse with strong PCU and telemetry experience, this Columbus, Ohio nursing job could be the right fit for you. Apply now to join a respected healthcare team and take the next step in your RN career.
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.
Employer
GHR Healthcare
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Columbus, OH
About
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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