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

PCU Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift Travel Nurse – Columbus, OH (43210)

PCU Registered Nurse (RN) travel assignment in Columbus, OH (43210) — 13-week night shift travel nursing job caring for adults & geriatrics in a med-surg / progressive care unit near Ohio State University. Apply now for this Columbus nursing opportunity!

Job Details

• Position: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse / Travel Nurse (Night Shift)
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940 – $2,040
• Location: Columbus, Ohio (Zip: 43210) — Columbus healthcare jobs, Ohio nursing jobs
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (June 1, 2026 – August 31, 2026)
• Shift: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts per week (19:00 – 07:30)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Setting: PCU / Med-Surg Transitional Beds — progressive care nursing, acute care RN
• Patient Population: Adults & Geriatrics
• Parking: Multiple convenient and budget-friendly permit options available for agency staff

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Active Ohio RN license (compact license accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience in med-surg, PCU, telemetry, or acute care
• BLS required; IV certification required
• Graduation from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• EPIC EMR experience preferred (experience with hospital charting/clinical documentation)
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and multitasking skills essential for PCU RNs
• Previous travel nursing experience a plus (travel nurse assignments, hospital RN jobs)
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)
• Two professional references required (one must be from a manager/director or formal leadership role)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide safe, patient-centered nursing care in a progressive care / med-surg transitional unit
• Start and manage IVs; administer medications safely per hospital policy
• Monitor patient vitals, telemetry when applicable, and patient responses to treatment
• Perform med-surg procedures: Foley catheter care, PICC line assistance, IV antibiotics administration, chest tube management, paracentesis support, and other PCU skills
• Educate patients and families on treatments, discharge planning, and self-care
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (Physical Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Pharmacy, Case Management, etc.)
• Utilize EPIC EMR for accurate, timely charting and handoffs
• Float to lower-acuity units within the organization as needed
• Maintain patient safety, comply with hospital policies, and uphold quality standards

Experience the excitement of Columbus while advancing your nursing career in a supportive, innovative hospital setting. This PCU RN travel assignment is ideal for a skilled night shift RN seeking a 13-week travel nursing job in Ohio.

Ready to join our healthcare team? Apply now — submit your resume and two professional references to be considered for this Progressive Care Unit RN travel opportunity in Columbus, OH (43210). 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.