Step Down RN
Columbus, OH
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel PCU Registered Nurse Job in Columbus, Ohio

Join a rewarding PCU travel nursing opportunity in Columbus, Ohio—a vibrant university city with a strong healthcare community and easy access to dining, culture, and city amenities. If you are an experienced Registered Nurse who thrives in a fast-paced progressive care unit and enjoys caring for mixed-acuity adult patients, apply now.

Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and confident Progressive Care Unit (PCU) RN to support a specialized transplant and hepatology patient population. This travel RN job offers the opportunity to work with an interdisciplinary healthcare team while expanding your clinical skills in a highly collaborative stepdown environment. First-time travelers are welcome to apply.

Job Details

• Position: PCU Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 3 x 12-hour night shifts per week (36 hours/week)
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Weekends/Holidays: Weekend coverage required; rotating holidays may apply
• Float Requirement: Float within the organization as needed
• Charting System: Epic
• Unit Focus: Mixed-acuity adult PCU with transplant, hepatology, telemetry, and stepdown patient care
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,940 - $2,040

Job Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Current Registered Nurse license in hand at time of submission
• ACLS and BLS required
• Epic experience preferred or required
• Strong telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation skills
• Comfortable caring for adult patients in a progressive care or stepdown setting
• Experience with central line and peripheral IV management
• Ability to work in a collaborative, fast-moving clinical environment

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to mixed-acuity adult patients in a PCU setting
• Monitor telemetry and respond appropriately to changes in patient status
• Support patients with kidney, liver, and pancreas transplants, as well as hepatology and GI-related needs
• Assist with recovery care following procedures such as kidney biopsy and paracentesis
• Manage IV therapy, central lines, PICC lines, and related line care
• Administer and monitor IV insulin protocols and other ordered therapies
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, rehabilitation, and other support services
• Maintain accurate documentation and deliver safe, compassionate, patient-centered care

Ready to take the next step in your travel nursing career? Apply now for this PCU Registered Nurse job in Columbus, Ohio and join a team dedicated to exceptional patient care.

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.