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

Take your next PCU travel nurse assignment in Columbus, Ohio, and care for adult patients with complex neurological and cardiac needs. This 13-week Progressive Care Unit opportunity supports stroke and neuro patients in a collaborative, high-acuity healthcare environment while helping you expand your clinical experience. Columbus is a vibrant, welcoming city known for its diverse neighborhoods, thriving arts and food scenes, beautiful parks, and convenient access to local attractions.

PCU Travel Nurse Job Details

• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,940–$2,040
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Scheduling: Rotating weekdays, weekends, and holidays
• Patient Population: Adults, including stroke, neurological, and medical-surgical patients
• Typical Patient Ratio: 1:4
• Float Requirement: Ability to float to other units within the healthcare system as needed

PCU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent PCU, stepdown, progressive care, or comparable acute-care nursing experience
• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license, including a valid compact or Ohio license in hand at the time of submission
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Recent EPIC electronic health record experience
• Experience caring for patients with stroke, intracranial bleeds, traumatic brain injury, craniotomy, and other neurological conditions
• Demonstrated competency with dysrhythmia interpretation and management, heparin protocols, post-thrombolytic care, lumbar drains, and TNK administration
• Graduate of an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Two professional references required, including at least one reference from a manager, director, supervisor, or other formal leader
• Ability to complete required credentialing and Ohio fingerprinting promptly after accepting the assignment

PCU Travel RN Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care to adult PCU patients with complex medical and neurological diagnoses
• Monitor patients for changes in neurological, cardiovascular, and respiratory status and promptly escalate concerns
• Provide care for stroke patients, intracranial bleeds, post-craniotomy patients, traumatic brain injuries, and patients requiring neuro assessments
• Administer medications and manage therapies in accordance with established protocols, including heparin and thrombolytic therapies
• Interpret and manage cardiac dysrhythmias and provide appropriate interventions
• Perform peripheral line care, oxygen administration, isolation precautions, and other PCU nursing interventions
• Collaborate with physicians, rapid response teams, pharmacy, respiratory services, rehabilitation, radiology, social services, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Float to other units when needed while maintaining high standards of patient care and professionalism
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in EPIC

Apply now for this PCU Registered Nurse travel assignment and advance your travel nursing career 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.