Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Columbus, OH
GHR Healthcare - Travel
3x12 hrs

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse – Travel RN – Columbus, OH (ZIP 43210)

Travel RN – PCU Registered Nurse in Columbus, OH caring for adult/geriatric acute leukemia & hematology patients.

Join a dedicated healthcare team in Columbus, Ohio as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (PCU RN / Travel RN). This travel nursing position focuses on caring for adults and geriatric patients with acute leukemia and hematology needs in an advanced clinical setting. Columbus, OH (ZIP 43210) offers a vibrant community and excellent quality of life while you advance your nursing career.

Quick Job Details

• Job Title: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse / PCU RN / Travel RN
• Location: Columbus, Ohio – ZIP 43210 (Columbus, OH travel nursing job)
• Setting: Acute Leukemia & Hematology Unit (Progressive Care Unit)
• Assignment Type: Travel assignment (travel nursing)
• Start Date: April 6, 2026
• End Date: July 27, 2026
• Duration: 16 weeks
• Shifts: 12-hour nights (19:00 - 07:30), 3 shifts per week (36 hours/week)
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1940–$2040 per week (based on experience and qualifications)
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics, primarily newly diagnosed acute leukemia patients
• Staffing Ratios: Goal 1:4 (may be up to 1:5)
• Charting / EMR: EPIC
• Orientation: Comprehensive orientation provided (first week dayshift, second week on-unit with preceptor)

Minimum Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience, with at least 1 year of current specialty experience in Progressive Care/Telemetry or similar
• Active RN license: compact or Ohio state license in hand at time of submission (Ohio nursing license preferred)
• Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• BLS and ACLS required
• NIHSS certification preferred
• Clinical skills: telemetry experience, dysrhythmia interpretation, IV therapy, blood product administration, central/PICC line management
• Travel nursing experience required (previous Travel RN assignments preferred)
• Oncology or hematology experience preferred but not required
• Ability to float to other MedSurg Oncology/Med-Surg units as needed
• Two professional references required (one from a manager/director or formal leader)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered nursing care to adults and geriatric patients with acute leukemia and hematology diagnoses
• Monitor and interpret telemetry; assess and manage cardiac dysrhythmias (Telemetry RN responsibilities)
• Administer IV therapies, manage central and peripheral lines, and safely administer blood products
• Implement infection prevention and patient fall prevention protocols
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including physical therapy, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, social work, and physician teams
• Participate in rapid response teams and escalate care appropriately
• Document nursing assessments, interventions, and patient progress using EPIC electronic medical records
• Participate in self-scheduling, including variable weekend shifts based on unit needs
• Float to other MedSurg Oncology units as required to support patient care

Advance your career as a PCU Registered Nurse in a supportive, innovative hospital environment in Columbus, Ohio. This role is ideal for experienced Telemetry RNs, Progressive Care Unit nurses, and Travel RNs seeking clinical growth in hematology and oncology care.

Apply now to join our healthcare team and take the next step in your travel nursing career in Columbus, OH. Join our healthcare team today!

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.