PCU | Registered Nurse

Travel PCU Registered Nurse – Surgical Oncology | 16-Week Contract in Columbus, Ohio

Advance your travel nursing career as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse on a high-acuity surgical oncology team in Columbus, Ohio. This fast-paced, 36-bed unit provides care for adult and geriatric patients with complex surgical and oncology diagnoses in a collaborative environment supported by interdisciplinary clinical services. This travel RN opportunity offers the chance to strengthen your progressive care and acute-care nursing skills while caring for patients across a mixed-acuity setting.

About the PCU and Surgical Oncology Unit

• Mixed-acuity Progressive Care Unit and medical-surgical environment
• Typical staffing goal of 1:4, with ratios occasionally reaching 1:5
• Patient population includes adult and geriatric patients
• Common diagnoses include surgical oncology, hepatobiliary, colorectal, plastic and reconstructive, orthopedic, and cardiothoracic surgery
• Interdisciplinary support includes IV services, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy, radiology, social services, rapid response, and interpretation services

Travel RN Job Details

• Specialty: Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse / PCU Travel Nurse
• Setting: On-site, acute-care surgical oncology PCU
• Location: Columbus, Ohio 43210
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940–$2,040
• Start Date: December 14, 2026
• Contract Duration: 16 weeks
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Weekend Coverage: Variable according to unit needs
• Scheduling: Assignments may include nights or a combination of day and night shifts based on department needs; schedules are reviewed periodically and are not guaranteed to be blocked
• Floating: May be required to other acute-care oncology units within scope of practice
• Charting: Epic electronic medical record

Columbus offers travel nurses an energetic, welcoming setting with a vibrant arts and food scene, extensive parks and trails, professional sports, and convenient access to the cultural and recreational attractions of central Ohio.

PCU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of current acute-care Registered Nurse experience
• At least 1 year of recent PCU, progressive care, stepdown, intermediate care, or equivalent experience
• Recent, consistent acute-care experience within the past 12 months
• Current PCU experience caring for patients with mixed medical-surgical and progressive-care acuity
• Experience with surgical oncology or complex surgical patients; experience caring for patients requiring a range of acuity is strongly valued
• Graduate of an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Valid Registered Nurse license in Ohio or a valid compact-state license in hand at the time of submission
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• ONS Chemotherapy certification is preferred
• Proficiency with Epic electronic medical records
• Ability to provide two professional references, including at least one reference from a supervisor, manager, director, or other formal leader
• Ability to complete required credentialing and state fingerprinting promptly after accepting the assignment

PCU Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a busy PCU and surgical oncology environment
• Monitor and manage patients requiring progressive-care interventions, telemetry, and close clinical observation
• Care for patients with breast, thyroid, melanoma, hepatobiliary, colorectal, reconstructive, orthopedic, and cardiothoracic surgical diagnoses
• Administer and monitor chemotherapy, blood products, IV antibiotics, insulin infusions, and heparin infusions according to policy
• Recognize and respond to oncologic emergencies, including cytokine release syndrome
• Provide chest tube care and management, tracheostomy care, and BiPAP/CPAP management as applicable
• Interpret telemetry and dysrhythmias and escalate changes in patient condition appropriately
• Maintain strong infection-prevention, fall-prevention, and patient-safety practices
• Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate treatment, discharge planning, and continuity of care
• Float to other acute-care oncology units when needed while practicing within established competency and scope

Apply now for this PCU Registered Nurse travel contract and join a leading surgical oncology team in Columbus, Ohio.

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.