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

Join a high-acuity progressive care unit (PCU) nursing team in Columbus, Ohio, as a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) caring for adolescent and adult patients after orthopedic, neurospine, and spine procedures. This on-site travel nursing opportunity offers 12-hour night shifts, a manageable 1:4 patient ratio, and valuable experience in a mixed-acuity PCU and medical-surgical environment. Columbus is a vibrant, welcoming city known for its parks, dining, arts, neighborhoods, and outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Columbus, Ohio 43210
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel RN contract
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• End Date: March 1, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940–$2,040
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shifts per Week: 3
• Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts
• Shift Schedule: 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:4
• Patient Population: Adolescents and adults
• Weekend Coverage: Required
• Float: Required to other units as needed

Progressive Care RN Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent progressive care, stepdown, intermediate care, PCU, or comparable acute-care RN experience
• Valid Ohio RN license or compact RN license in hand at the time of submission
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Graduation from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Experience caring for orthopedic, total joint replacement, neurospine, or orthopedic spine surgery patients preferred
• Ability to manage a mixed-acuity patient assignment and float to other units when needed
• Two professional references, including at least one manager, director, supervisor, or other formal leader
• Flu vaccination required; medical exemptions may be considered
• Willingness to complete required credentialing and fingerprinting promptly after contract acceptance

PCU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to progressive care and medical-surgical patients during 12-hour night shifts
• Monitor telemetry, assess patients for changes in condition, and escalate concerns appropriately
• Care for patients recovering from total hip and knee replacements, orthopedic spine surgery, and neurospine procedures
• Manage arterial lines, central lines, PICC lines, peripheral IVs, feeding tubes, surgical drains, tracheostomies, and wound vacs
• Administer blood products, insulin protocols, heparin protocols, and cardiac or vasoactive infusions according to clinical standards
• Perform or support IV starts, phlebotomy, oxygen administration, respiratory support, and isolation precautions
• Interpret cardiac rhythms and arterial blood gases while coordinating timely interventions
• Collaborate with therapy, respiratory, pharmacy, radiology, rapid response, social services, and other interdisciplinary teams
• Float to other assigned units as needed while maintaining safe, patient-centered care
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes in the electronic medical record

Apply now for this Columbus, Ohio travel nursing opportunity and expand your progressive care and acute-care RN experience on the night shift.

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.