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

Join a collaborative cardiac step-down and Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nursing team in Columbus, Ohio. This 13-week travel nurse assignment offers an experienced Registered Nurse the opportunity to care for adult and geriatric patients with complex cardiac, vascular, and surgical conditions in a 30-bed progressive care unit with approximately 1:3 patient ratios, advanced monitoring, and supportive interdisciplinary care.

Travel RN Job Details

• Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• End Date: February 15, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940–$2,040
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week
• Shift: 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:3
• Weekend Coverage: Weekdays and some weekends; rotating holidays
• Unit: 30-bed surgical progressive care unit
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients, including cardiac and vascular surgery patients
• Charting: Epic electronic health record
• Additional Expectations: Float within units of equivalent or lower acuity as needed

PCU Travel Nurse Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in Ohio or a valid compact license in hand at the time of submission
• At least 1 year of Progressive Care Unit experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Recent Epic experience required
• Strong cardiac step-down or progressive care nursing experience 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
• Availability to complete required credentialing and fingerprinting promptly before the assignment start date

Progressive Care RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in a cardiac and surgical progressive care setting
• Monitor and interpret cardiac telemetry and recognize changes in patient condition
• Care for patients recovering from CABG, valve procedures, TAVR, vascular stents and grafts, AAA repair, bypass procedures, carotid procedures, and other complex surgeries
• Manage patients with additional diagnoses such as heart failure, sepsis, pneumonia, renal failure, diabetes, gastrointestinal bleeding, and airway disease exacerbations
• Perform focused assessments, administer medications, and implement individualized plans of care
• Start and maintain peripheral IVs and manage central lines, PICC lines, arterial lines, chest tubes, sheaths, drains, wound vacuums, and other specialized equipment
• Administer blood products and manage cardiac medications, insulin protocols, heparin protocols, PCA therapy, and non-invasive airway support according to unit standards
• Recognize dysrhythmias, interpret arterial blood gases, and promptly escalate changes in patient status
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, radiology, social services, and rapid response teams
• Provide safe handoffs, accurate documentation in Epic, patient education, and discharge preparation
• Float to comparable or lower-acuity units when assigned while maintaining safe, high-quality patient care

About Columbus, Ohio

Columbus offers the energy of a thriving Midwest city with a welcoming community, diverse neighborhoods, vibrant arts and dining scenes, and abundant parks and recreation. Its central Ohio location provides convenient access to local attractions and regional destinations, making it an appealing place to enjoy your time away from the unit.

Apply now to join this Columbus, Ohio travel nursing opportunity 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.