Local Contract Nurse Senior RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Columbus, OH
Hanker Systems Inc
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Facility: Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center – University Hospital
Location: Columbus, OH
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Night Shift (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
Schedule: 3x12s (36 hours/week), Every Other Weekend

Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced PCU Registered Nurse (RN) to join the 17 North Mixed Acuity Unit at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. This 32-bed stepdown unit provides care for patients with a wide range of medical and post-surgical conditions requiring progressive care-level monitoring.

Unit Highlights

• 32-bed Stepdown/PCU unit
• Average daily census: 25–32 patients
• Mixed acuity: medical and pre/post-surgical patients
• Patient Population: Adult

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a progressive care setting
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms and respond to changes
• Manage patients requiring telemetry and stepdown-level care
• Administer medications, including blood products and cardiac drips (non-titrating)
• Perform IV therapy, central line, and PICC line management
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes
• Participate in rapid response and code teams
• Maintain accurate documentation using Epic EMR
• Float to other units within the organization as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license (Ohio or Compact)
• Minimum 2 years of recent PCU/Stepdown experience
• Experience with similar patient populations and acuity levels
• BLS & ACLS certifications (AHA)
• NIHSS certification
• Experience with Epic charting system
• Strong skills in telemetry and dysrhythmia interpretation

Preferred Skills

• IV therapy and phlebotomy
• Central line/PICC management
• Respiratory support (BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, tracheostomy care)
• Heparin protocols and insulin drips
• Wound care and wound vac management
• Pre- and post-surgical patient care

Additional Details

• Floating: Required within OSU system
• Call: Not required
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Orientation: 36 hours
• First-time travelers accepted
• Teaching hospital experience preferred

Facility Highlights

• Large academic medical center
• Strong interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
• Opportunities to work in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment