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

Apply for a 13-week PCU travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio, caring for adult and geriatric patients in a supportive Progressive Care Unit. This rewarding travel RN opportunity offers consistent day shifts, a 36-hour workweek, and the chance to expand your experience in progressive care, telemetry nursing, and complex medical management. Columbus is a vibrant, welcoming capital city known for its diverse neighborhoods, excellent dining, cultural attractions, parks, and convenient access to outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Assignment Type: 13-week travel Registered Nurse contract
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940-$2,040
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• End Date: February 15, 2027
• Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week; approximately 36 hours per week
• Shift: Day shift, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
• Typical Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:4
• Unit Focus: Progressive care, telemetry, stepdown, and complex medical care
• Coverage: Weekdays, some weekends, and rotating holidays

PCU Travel Registered Nurse Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent Registered Nurse experience; first-time travelers are welcome
• Current Registered Nurse license in Ohio or a valid compact RN license in hand at the time of submission
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Recent Epic electronic health record experience
• Progressive care, PCU, stepdown, telemetry, intermediate care, or closely related experience
• Strong telemetry nursing skills, including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience starting and maintaining IVs and managing central lines, PICC lines, ports, and surgical drains
• Experience with oxygen therapy, high-flow nasal cannula, BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, wound care, and feeding tubes
• Ability to manage complex therapies such as heparin protocols and insulin drips
• Ability to float to other units within the organization as patient-care needs require
• Education from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Two professional references, including at least one supervisor, manager, director, or other formal leader
• Timely completion of Ohio fingerprinting and credentialing requirements

Progressive Care Unit RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a progressive care setting
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments, monitor clinical status, and identify changes in patient condition
• Manage telemetry patients and recognize, interpret, and respond to dysrhythmias
• Administer medications and manage heparin, insulin, and other prescribed protocols
• Provide care for patients with renal, hepatology, cardiology, pulmonary, medical, and other complex diagnoses
• Manage IV access, central lines, PICC lines, ports, chest tubes, surgical drains, feeding tubes, and wound care needs
• Deliver oxygen therapy and support patients requiring nasal cannula, high-flow oxygen, or non-invasive ventilation
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, rehabilitation services, pharmacy, social services, and other members of the care team
• Educate patients and families while promoting continuity, safety, and quality of care
• Float to other appropriate units when needed while maintaining professional standards and patient-centered care

Apply now for this Columbus, Ohio travel nursing opportunity and join a collaborative healthcare team as a PCU 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.