Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Columbus, Ohio

Join a 13-week PCU travel nursing contract in Columbus, Ohio, and provide high-acuity telemetry care to adult and geriatric patients with complex medical needs. This night-shift Registered Nurse opportunity offers a collaborative healthcare environment, diverse diagnoses, and the chance to strengthen your progressive care and telemetry nursing expertise. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.

Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940-$2,040
• Location: Columbus, Ohio — a vibrant state capital known for its welcoming neighborhoods, diverse dining, cultural attractions, parks, and thriving arts and entertainment scene
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; 3 shifts per week
• Shift: Night shift, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
• Unit: Progressive Care/Stepdown Unit with approximately 24 beds and a daily census of about 24 patients
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:3 to 1:4, depending on patient acuity and staffing
• Scheduling Expectations: Weekdays, some weekends, and rotating holidays; floating within the health system may be required

PCU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in hand for the applicable state or a valid compact RN license
• At least 1 year of recent PCU, progressive care, stepdown, intermediate care, or comparable telemetry nursing experience
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Recent Epic electronic medical record experience
• Strong telemetry monitoring and IV-start skills
• Experience caring for patients with cardiac, pulmonary, renal, hepatology, medical-surgical, and other complex diagnoses
• Comfort managing telemetry, dysrhythmias, central lines, PICC lines, chest tubes, feeding tubes, surgical drains, oxygen therapies, and non-invasive airway support
• Experience with heparin protocols, insulin drips, blood product administration, and renal failure care is strongly preferred
• Education from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Two professional references required, including at least one manager, director, supervisor, or other formal leader
• Flu vaccination required; medical exemptions may be considered
• Ability to complete Ohio fingerprinting and credentialing requirements promptly after accepting the assignment

Progressive Care RN Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a progressive care and stepdown setting
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments, monitor for changes in condition, and escalate concerns appropriately
• Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms and recognize, interpret, and respond to dysrhythmias
• Administer medications and titratable therapies in accordance with orders and established protocols
• Manage patients requiring telemetry, oxygen therapy, high-flow nasal cannula, BiPAP/CPAP, insulin drips, and heparin protocols
• Provide central line, PICC, peripheral IV, chest tube, feeding tube, tracheostomy, wound, and surgical drain care
• Perform IV starts, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and other unit-based nursing procedures
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and care plans in Epic
• Collaborate with providers, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rehabilitation services, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Float to other units within the organization as needed while maintaining high standards of patient care
• Educate patients and families, support discharge planning, and promote continuity of care

Apply now for this Columbus, Ohio travel nursing opportunity and join a collaborative healthcare team as a Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse.

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.