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

Travel PCU RN job in Columbus, Ohio, offering $1,940–$2,040 weekly for experienced Progressive Care Unit nurses.

Join a high-acuity Progressive Care Unit nursing team in Columbus, Ohio, where you will care for adult patients with complex cardiac and medical needs. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to strengthen your PCU and stepdown nursing expertise while caring for patients requiring telemetry, respiratory support, post-lung-transplant care, and chronic ventilator management. Columbus is a vibrant, welcoming city known for its diverse neighborhoods, extensive parks, arts and culture, and energetic downtown atmosphere.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Job Title: Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN)
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940–$2,040
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• End Date: February 15, 2027
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.; rotating or straight nights
• Patient Population: Adults
• Typical Patient Ratio: 1:3
• Weekend Requirement: Approximately 4 weekend shifts every 4 weeks
• Call: Required
• Float: Required to other appropriate units within the organization as needed
• Charting System: Epic

PCU RN Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent Progressive Care Unit (PCU), stepdown, intermediate care, or comparable acute-care nursing experience
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in hand at the time of submission; compact or Ohio RN licensure accepted
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Experience with Epic or another electronic health record system
• Education from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Strong cardiac telemetry and dysrhythmia interpretation skills
• Ability to manage complex adult patients, including those requiring noninvasive ventilation, high-flow oxygen, tracheostomy care, or ventilator support
• Two professional references, including at least one reference from a manager, director, supervisor, or other formal leader
• Availability for rotating holidays and required weekend coverage
• Flu vaccination is required; medical exemptions may be considered

Progressive Care Unit RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for adult PCU patients with cardiac and complex medical diagnoses
• Monitor telemetry, identify changes in cardiac rhythm, and respond appropriately to dysrhythmias
• Care for patients requiring BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, oxygen therapy, tracheostomy care, or ventilator support
• Manage central lines, PICCs, peripheral IVs, chest tubes, feeding tubes, and blood product administration
• Administer and titrate cardiac, insulin, and heparin therapies according to established protocols
• Interpret arterial blood gases and recognize changes in respiratory or hemodynamic status
• Provide care for patients with renal failure, including pre- and post-hemodialysis management
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy, radiology, social services, and rapid response teams
• Use rapid response and code team resources to support timely intervention during patient deterioration
• Float to appropriate units as needed while maintaining safe, high-quality patient care
• Complete accurate documentation in Epic and communicate effectively with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team

Why Work This Ohio Travel Nursing Assignment?

Columbus offers an appealing blend of city energy and Midwest hospitality. Enjoy walkable districts, local restaurants and coffee shops, professional and collegiate sports, museums, live entertainment, and numerous outdoor spaces along the Scioto River and throughout the region. The city also provides convenient access to major highways and a wide range of cultural and recreational activities during your time off.

Apply now for this Progressive Care Unit travel nursing opportunity in Columbus, Ohio, and take the next step in your PCU RN 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.