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PCU Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Travel Nursing Assignment in Columbus, Ohio

Experienced Registered Nurses can join a PCU travel nursing assignment in Columbus, Ohio, providing step-down care to adult and geriatric patients. This on-site travel RN job offers the opportunity to work with a collaborative progressive care float pool team while building expertise across acute-care settings. Columbus is a vibrant, welcoming city known for its thriving arts and food scenes, beautiful parks, walkable neighborhoods, and strong healthcare community.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940–$2,040
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Shifts per Week: 3 shifts per week, approximately 36 hours
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients requiring progressive or step-down care
• Typical Patient Ratio: 1:3
• Float Expectations: May float to nearby affiliated units as needed; no extended commute is expected
• Weekend Coverage: Weekend shifts may be assigned according to unit staffing needs
• Openings: 2

PCU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent Registered Nurse experience in a PCU, step-down, IMC, DOU, or comparable acute-care setting
• First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply
• Valid Ohio or compact Registered Nurse license in hand at the time of submission
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Recent Epic experience required
• Graduation from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Strong cardiac telemetry and dysrhythmia interpretation skills
• Experience with IV starts, central and PICC line care, arterial lines, chest tubes, blood products, and feeding tubes
• Competency with BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, oxygen therapy, ABG interpretation, and non-invasive airway management
• Experience managing insulin, heparin, and non-titrated cardiac or vasoactive infusions
• Current influenza vaccination required; medical exemptions considered

PCU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for adult and geriatric PCU patients with a variety of diagnoses
• Perform focused and comprehensive assessments, identify changes in condition, and escalate concerns promptly
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, interpret dysrhythmias, and respond appropriately to changes in patient status
• Manage respiratory support, including oxygen therapy, high-flow nasal cannula, BiPAP, and CPAP
• Administer medications, blood products, insulin and heparin protocols, and non-titrated cardiac or vasoactive drips
• Provide care for peripheral, central, PICC, and arterial lines, as well as chest tubes, tracheostomies, wounds, and feeding tubes
• Use rapid response and code team resources when clinically indicated
• Float across appropriate progressive-care units while maintaining safe, consistent standards of care
• Document patient care accurately in Epic and communicate effectively with providers and the interdisciplinary team
• Educate patients and families while promoting safety, comfort, and continuity of care

Apply now for this PCU travel nurse opportunity in Columbus, Ohio, and join a collaborative healthcare team.

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.