Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Night Shift – Columbus, Ohio

Explore a 13-week travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio, for an experienced Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse. Join a collaborative progressive care team caring for adolescent and adult patients recovering from complex orthopedic and neurological procedures. This travel RN assignment offers a consistent night schedule, a manageable 1:4 patient ratio, and the opportunity to provide telemetry and intermediate-level nursing care. Columbus combines a vibrant university-town atmosphere with diverse dining, cultural attractions, parks, and convenient access to downtown amenities.

Travel RN Job Details

• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing assignment
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• End Date: February 15, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940-$2,040
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, approximately 7:00 p.m.-7:30 a.m.
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:4
• Patient Population: Adolescents and adults
• Unit Focus: Mixed-acuity PCU care for orthopedic and neurological surgery patients
• Weekend Coverage: Weekend shifts may be required
• Floating: Flexibility to float to affiliated units as needed
• Local Candidates: Qualified local candidates may be considered

PCU Travel Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio or a valid compact-state RN license in hand at the time of submission
• At least 1 year of recent PCU, stepdown, intermediate care, or comparable acute care nursing experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Graduate of an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Strong telemetry and progressive care skills, including recognition and management of dysrhythmias
• Ability to provide care for post-operative orthopedic, spine, and neurological patients
• Willingness to complete required credentialing promptly, including Ohio fingerprinting when applicable
• Two professional references, including at least one supervisor, manager, director, or other formal leader
• First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply

Progressive Care Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, individualized nursing care to patients in a mixed-acuity Progressive Care Unit environment
• Monitor telemetry and recognize changes in cardiac rhythm or patient condition
• Care for patients following total hip and knee replacement, orthopedic spine surgery, and neurological spine surgery
• Perform comprehensive assessments, administer medications, and evaluate patient responses to treatment
• Manage arterial lines, central lines, PICC lines, feeding tubes, surgical drains, tracheostomies, and wound care as appropriate
• Apply knowledge of oxygen therapy, BiPAP/CPAP, blood product administration, insulin protocols, heparin protocols, and non-titrated cardiac or vasoactive infusions
• Provide preoperative and postoperative nursing care, including support for patients with spinal cord injuries and orthopedic trauma
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Float to other affiliated units when needed while maintaining high standards of patient care and professionalism
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, providers, and the interdisciplinary care team

Apply now for this Columbus, Ohio travel nursing opportunity and join a dedicated progressive care team on the night shift.

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.