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Travel Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) Jobs in Columbus, Ohio

Earn $1,940–$2,040 weekly as a travel PCU nurse in Columbus, Ohio, caring for high-acuity adult and geriatric patients on a 13-week night-shift assignment. Join a 19-bed Progressive Care Unit team providing advanced nursing care for patients with complex medical conditions, including respiratory failure, stroke, myocardial infarction, renal failure, and diabetic ketoacidosis.

As a travel Registered Nurse, you’ll work alongside an interdisciplinary healthcare team in a fast-paced progressive care environment. Columbus offers an energetic, welcoming setting with vibrant arts and cultural attractions, diverse dining, beautiful parks, and convenient access to outdoor recreation. It’s an appealing destination for healthcare professionals seeking meaningful clinical experience and an enjoyable place to live and explore.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Assignment Type: Travel nursing assignment
• Job Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940–$2,040
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, including every other weekend coverage
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:3
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
• Healthcare Setting: High-acuity, fast-paced 19-bed PCU with stable ventilator patients, non-invasive ventilation, and high-flow oxygen support
• Orientation: 24 hours

Progressive Care Travel Nurse Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Progressive Care Unit, stepdown, intermediate care, or comparable acute care nursing experience
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing; compact or applicable state licensure must be active and available at the time of submission
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification preferred
• Recent experience with electronic medical record documentation, including EPIC
• Demonstrated competency with telemetry, ventilated patients, and conscious sedation
• Ability to float to units with equivalent or lower acuity when needed
• Graduation from an appropriately accredited nursing program

PCU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a progressive care and stepdown environment
• Monitor patients requiring telemetry, ventilator support, BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, and heated high-flow oxygen
• Assess and manage patients with complex diagnoses such as COPD, pneumonia, respiratory failure, stroke, myocardial infarction, renal failure, liver failure, overdose, and diabetic ketoacidosis
• Interpret cardiac rhythms and recognize changes in patient condition promptly
• Manage central and peripheral lines, heparin protocols, insulin infusions, cardiac drips, and vasoactive medications according to unit protocols
• Participate in rapid response and code team activities as appropriate
• Perform patient assessments, medication administration, care planning, and accurate documentation in EPIC
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, radiology, social services, and other members of the healthcare team
• Promote safe, evidence-based care in a collaborative, high-acuity clinical setting

Apply now for this travel Registered Nurse opportunity and take the next step in your Columbus, Ohio healthcare career.

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.