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Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) | 16-Week Contract in Columbus, Ohio

Bring your PCU travel nursing expertise to a high-acuity surgical oncology unit in Columbus, Ohio. This Registered Nurse opportunity is ideal for an experienced progressive care nurse who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about caring for adult and geriatric patients with complex surgical oncology needs.

Columbus is a vibrant, welcoming city known for its renowned medical community, diverse neighborhoods, and lively arts, dining, and outdoor scene. You will join a mixed-acuity unit caring for both PCU and medical-surgical patients, with exposure to a broad range of oncology and cardiothoracic surgical diagnoses. This travel nursing assignment supports a collaborative, interdisciplinary care model and offers the opportunity to strengthen your skills in telemetry, complex medication infusions, chest tube management, and oncologic emergencies.

PCU Travel Nursing Job Details

• Position: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Unit
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940–$2,040
• Contract Length: 16 weeks
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• End Date: February 22, 2027
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; three 12-hour shifts
• Shift: 12-hour nights, approximately 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Unit: 36-bed mixed-acuity surgical oncology PCU
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients
• Patient Ratio: Goal of 1:4, with assignments occasionally reaching 1:5
• Weekend Coverage: Variable according to unit needs
• Charting: Epic
• Floating: May be required to other acute-care oncology units within scope of practice
• Orientation: 72 hours

PCU Travel Nurse Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of recent acute-care nursing experience
• At least 1 year of current PCU, progressive care, stepdown, IMC, or DOU experience, with consistent acute-care work within the past 12 months
• Active compact or Ohio Registered Nurse license in hand at the time of submission
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Experience with Epic or comparable computerized charting systems
• Experience caring for patients requiring cardiac telemetry, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, BiPAP/CPAP, tracheostomy care, and chest tube systems such as Emerson or PleurEvac
• Graduate of an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• ONS chemotherapy certification is preferred
• Two professional references required, including at least one reference from a manager, director, supervisor, or other formal leader
• Availability to complete Ohio fingerprinting and credentialing requirements promptly after acceptance

Progressive Care Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a fast-paced surgical oncology PCU
• Monitor and manage patients receiving telemetry, insulin drips, heparin drips, chemotherapy, IV antibiotics, and blood transfusions
• Recognize and respond to oncologic emergencies, including cytokine release syndrome
• Care for patients with surgical oncology diagnoses involving breast, thyroid, melanoma, hepatobiliary, colorectal, reconstructive plastic, orthopedic, and cardiothoracic procedures
• Perform focused assessments, identify changes in patient condition, and escalate concerns appropriately
• Provide chest tube care and manage patients requiring advanced respiratory support, including BiPAP and CPAP
• Interpret cardiac rhythms and initiate appropriate interventions for dysrhythmias
• Administer medications and treatments safely while maintaining strong infection-prevention and fall-prevention practices
• Collaborate with physicians, IV teams, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, radiology, social services, and rapid response teams
• Document care accurately in Epic and support safe transitions of care
• Float to other acute-care oncology units as needed while practicing within established scope and competencies

Apply now for this PCU travel nurse opportunity in Columbus, Ohio, and bring your progressive care and surgical oncology experience to 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.