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

Join our healthcare team as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Travel Nurse in Columbus, Ohio. Provide evidence-based care to adult and geriatric patients in a supportive mixed-acuity progressive care and stepdown environment while advancing your acute-care nursing experience on a 13-week night-shift assignment. First-time travelers are welcome to apply.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940–$2,040
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
• Typical Patient Ratio: 4:1
• Weekend Coverage: Some weekends required, including approximately four weekend shifts per four-week schedule
• Additional Scheduling: Call coverage and floating to other units within the healthcare organization may be required
• Orientation: Orientation provided at the beginning of the assignment

Columbus offers the energy of Ohio’s capital city with a welcoming mix of vibrant neighborhoods, local dining, arts and culture, parks, and easy access to outdoor recreation. This Ohio travel nursing opportunity is a great choice for nurses seeking professional growth and an engaging community experience.

PCU Travel Nurse Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing; a valid compact or Ohio RN license must be in hand at the time of submission
• At least 1 year of recent PCU, stepdown, progressive care, intermediate care, or comparable acute-care nursing experience
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Graduation from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Demonstrated competency with telemetry and dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Experience with isolation precautions, oxygen administration, nasal cannula care, and peripheral line management
• Ability to respond appropriately to rapid response and code situations
• Two professional references required, including at least one reference from a manager, director, supervisor, or other formal leader
• Flexibility to float, provide call coverage, and work required weekend shifts
• Ability to complete required credentialing and Ohio fingerprinting promptly

PCU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a mixed-acuity PCU, progressive care, and stepdown setting
• Monitor patients closely, recognize changes in condition, and escalate concerns promptly
• Interpret and manage dysrhythmias while delivering appropriate telemetry-focused nursing care
• Administer medications and oxygen therapy and provide peripheral IV and line care
• Use appropriate isolation precautions and personal protective equipment
• Respond to rapid response and code team situations according to established protocols
• Coordinate care with physicians, respiratory services, pharmacy, rehabilitation, social services, IV teams, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Educate patients and families and support safe transitions of care
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, responses to treatment, and ongoing care plans
• Float to other units as needed while maintaining safe, compassionate, and high-quality patient care

Apply now for this PCU Registered Nurse travel contract in Columbus, Ohio, and take the next step in your acute-care nursing career.

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.