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

Join a progressive care unit (PCU) nursing team in Columbus, Ohio, as a travel Registered Nurse providing high-quality care to adults with complex cardiac and medical needs. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers night-shift scheduling, a supportive interdisciplinary environment, and the opportunity to care for patients requiring advanced monitoring and specialized interventions. Columbus is a vibrant, welcoming city known for its diverse neighborhoods, excellent dining, arts and entertainment, and easy access to outdoor recreation.

PCU Travel Nurse Job Details

• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940–$2,040
• Assignment Type: 13-week Registered Nurse travel contract
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Patient Population: Adults in a progressive care, stepdown, or intermediate care setting
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:3
• Weekend Coverage: Approximately 4 weekend shifts every 4 weeks
• Scheduling: Rotating or straight nights, including some weekends and holidays
• Orientation: 36 hours

PCU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent Registered Nurse (RN) experience in a PCU, progressive care, stepdown, intermediate care, or similar acute care setting
• Valid Registered Nurse license in Ohio or a valid compact-state license at the time of submission
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Experience with Epic electronic medical records (EMR)
• Ability to care for patients requiring cardiac telemetry, ventilator support, BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, central lines, chest tubes, feeding tubes, and complex medication infusions
• Education from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Comfort with floating to other units within the organization as needed
• Availability for required call coverage, rotating holidays, and weekend shifts
• Two professional references, including at least one from a manager, director, supervisor, or other formal leader
• Flu vaccination is required; medical exemptions may be considered

Progressive Care RN Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to adult PCU patients with cardiac and complex medical diagnoses
• Monitor cardiac telemetry and recognize changes in cardiac rhythms and patient condition
• Manage patients with chronic ventilator needs, post-lung-transplant needs, renal failure, and other high-acuity conditions
• Administer medications and titrate insulin and cardiac drips according to established protocols
• Provide central line, PICC, peripheral IV, tracheostomy, chest tube, feeding tube, and blood product care
• Interpret arterial blood gases and respond appropriately to changes in respiratory status
• Use rapid response and code team resources when clinically indicated
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy, radiology, social services, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Float to other appropriate units as needed while maintaining safe, patient-centered care
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in Epic

Apply now for this PCU Registered Nurse travel contract and take the next step in your Columbus, Ohio nursing 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.