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

Apply for a PCU travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio, caring for adult and geriatric patients in a mixed-acuity stepdown environment. This Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse opportunity is ideal for nurses experienced in telemetry, dysrhythmia management, and responding to changing patient needs. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply and will work alongside interdisciplinary clinical support teams in a collaborative setting.

Columbus offers an energetic blend of culture, dining, outdoor recreation, and vibrant neighborhoods, making it an appealing destination for your next Ohio travel nursing assignment.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Stepdown Nursing
• Job Title: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940–$2,040
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night shift, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week; 36 hours per week
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
• Typical Patient Ratio: 4 patients
• Weekend Requirement: Some weekends required; approximately four weekend shifts per four-week schedule
• Additional Expectations: Floating to other units within the organization and call participation may be required

Travel RN Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent Registered Nurse experience in a PCU, stepdown, progressive care, intermediate care, or similar setting
• Valid compact or Ohio Registered Nurse license in hand at the time of submission
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Education from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and manage dysrhythmias and provide telemetry nursing care
• Experience with oxygen administration, nasal cannula use, peripheral line care, isolation precautions, and rapid response or code team activation
• Two professional references, including at least one from a manager, director, supervisor, or other formal leader
• Willingness to complete required Ohio credentialing and fingerprinting promptly

PCU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with chronic medical conditions and varying levels of acuity
• Monitor patients in a progressive care environment and promptly identify changes in condition
• Interpret cardiac rhythms and manage patients with dysrhythmias in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team
• Administer medications, oxygen therapy, and other prescribed treatments safely and accurately
• Perform patient assessments, documentation, peripheral line care, and ongoing patient education
• Use appropriate isolation precautions and personal protective equipment
• Respond appropriately to rapid response and code situations
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and support services
• Float to other units as needed while maintaining safe, high-quality patient care

Apply now for this Progressive Care Unit travel nursing opportunity and join a collaborative healthcare 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.