Posted 09/18/2026 · Job #518989
PCU | Registered Nurse | 13–Week Travel – Columbus, Ohio
Job Description
Travel PCU Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Unit Assignment in Columbus, OH 43210
Travel PCU Registered Nurse needed in Columbus, Ohio 43210 for a 13-week progressive care unit nursing assignment. Bring your telemetry, stepdown, and critical-thinking skills to a fast-paced inpatient setting supporting adult and geriatric patients.
Join a dynamic progressive care team in Columbus, OH, and bring your expertise to a high-acuity, fast-paced environment where every shift makes a difference. This 13-week travel RN assignment offers the chance to support adult and geriatric patients in a well-connected medical hub known for its energy, amenities, and welcoming Midwest atmosphere.
Job Details
- Type: Travel Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
- Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Stepdown / Intermediate Care
- Location: Columbus, Ohio 43210
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940 – $2,040
- Orientation: 36 hours
- Patient Ratio: 1:4
- Scheduling: Weekdays, some weekends, and rotating holidays
- Float Requirement: Required to float within units of equivalent or lower acuity as needed
Job Requirements
- Active RN license in hand at time of submission
- Minimum of 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience required
- BLS and ACLS required
- Experience with telemetry and IV starts required
- Strong working knowledge of PCU, DOU, IMC, and stepdown care
- Ability to manage central lines and peripheral line care
- Experience with heparin protocols, insulin drips, and cardiac drips
- Skill in dysrhythmia interpretation and telemetry monitoring
- Comfortable working with high-flow nasal cannula and heated high-flow oxygen
- Education from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled, compassionate care to adult and geriatric patients in a progressive care setting
- Monitor telemetry, assess patient status, and respond to changes in acuity
- Manage cardiac drips, heparin therapy, and insulin protocols per unit standards
- Support patients with respiratory needs including high-flow oxygen therapies
- Perform IV starts, maintain line care, and support central line management
- Interpret dysrhythmias and collaborate with the care team on timely interventions
- Float to similar or lower-acuity units within the organization as needed
- Deliver efficient, team-oriented care in a collaborative hospital environment
Columbus offers a vibrant city setting with a strong healthcare community, convenient amenities, and easy access to dining, entertainment, and parks, making it an excellent place to live and work during your assignment.
Apply now for this Travel PCU RN opportunity in Columbus, Ohio, and join a healthcare team that values clinical excellence and compassionate 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.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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