PCU RN
Columbus, OH
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,298/weekOverview
- Start Date09/21/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Step into a rewarding Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse opportunity in Columbus, Ohio 43210, a welcoming city known for its vibrant neighborhoods, thriving healthcare community, and easy access to parks, dining, and entertainment. This night-shift travel nursing assignment offers the chance to care for adolescents and adults in a busy, collaborative PCU and med surg environment while building valuable progressive care experience.
Job Details
- Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
- Location: Columbus, Ohio 43210
- Start Date: 09/21/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Night shift, 3x12 hours (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
- Shifts per Week: 3
- Shift Duration: 12 hours
- Hours per Week: 36
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,050 - $2,160
- Weekend Coverage: Required
- Float: Required within the organization as needed
- Patient Population: Adolescents and adults
- Unit Setting: Mixed-acuity med surg and PCU environment
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year of recent Registered Nurse experience required
- Active RN license in hand at time of submission
- BLS and ACLS certification required
- Experience in PCU, stepdown, telemetry, or a similar acute care setting preferred
- Comfortable caring for orthopedic and neuro surgery patients
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-acuity clinical setting
- Strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills
- Education from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate, patient-centered care to PCU patients with orthopedic and neuro surgery diagnoses
- Monitor telemetry, interpret dysrhythmias, and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
- Manage IVs, central lines, arterial lines, and other common progressive care nursing interventions
- Administer medications and support cardiac, insulin, and vasoactive drips per unit protocols
- Perform wound care, drain management, tracheostomy care, and other advanced bedside nursing tasks as needed
- Collaborate with physicians, therapy teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, and support staff to coordinate care
- Float to other units within the organization based on patient care needs
- Maintain accurate documentation and uphold high standards of patient safety and teamwork
Apply now for this PCU RN travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio and join a team that values clinical excellence, collaboration, and compassionate care.
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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