PCU RN
Columbus, OH
Revolution Healthcare Services
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

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Start Date: December 14, 2026
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Night shift, weekdays and rotating weekends, rotating holidays. 1:3 patient ratio. Contract options of 13-26 weeks.

Highlights:

• Progressive Care Unit specializing in heart failure and post-transplant cardiac patients
• Work with advanced heart failure patients in a lower acuity cardiac PCU environment
• Epic EMR system utilized for documentation
• Estimated patient ratio of 1:3 with adult patient population
• Float requirements within units of equivalent or lower acuity level
• Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including PT, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience required
• Minimum 2 years of overall nursing experience required
• Cardiac experience strongly preferred; Cardiac ICU experience highly preferred
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred
• Active RN license (Compact or Ohio state license required at time of submission)
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Epic charting system experience required
• Required skills: IV start, telemetry monitoring, cardiac drip titration, and interpretation of dysrhythmias
• Nursing degree from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Flu vaccination required (medical exemptions only)
• Two professional references required (at least one from manager/director or formal leadership)

Patient Population & Clinical Focus:

• Primary focus on heart failure patients requiring progressive cardiac care
• 30-bed advanced heart failure unit with adult patient population
• Patient diagnoses include advanced heart failure, acute MI, post-cardiac catheterization, and medical cardiology
• Exposure to cardiac telemetry, hemodynamic monitoring, and arterial line management
• Secondary diagnoses may include GI bleed, renal failure, diabetes management, and pneumonia
• Note: Travelers will not be assigned to specialty patients requiring LVAD or PA catheter management

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers the chance to work in a specialized cardiac progressive care environment where you'll make a meaningful impact on patients with complex heart failure conditions. You'll be supported by a robust interdisciplinary team while developing your expertise in advanced cardiac nursing. This role provides excellent experience in a high-quality cardiac program with comprehensive resources and a collaborative team culture dedicated to patient-centered care.

Important Application Notes:

• Strict compliance deadline: Tuesday prior to start date with no exceptions
• Ohio fingerprinting process must be completed immediately upon contract signing
• Candidates within driving distance of Ohio must complete fingerprinting in-state as soon as possible
• Pre-approved time off must be requested at time of submission and built into contract
• Former employees eligible after 6+ months away from the organization
• Current employees of any location within the organization are ineligible for travel assignments
• 36 hours of orientation provided

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