
PCU | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Columbus, OH
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 23, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $55.28
- Weekly
- $1,990
- Yearly (full-time)
- $103,480
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- 11/02/2026
This job pays about $55.28/hour — 39% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Ohio ($39.67/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Ohio right now
- 1,785 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Ohio from 6 agencies, 644 of them in Columbus.
- Pay in these listings: $14.59 – $196/hour, median $55.28/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Ohio: $39.67/hour ($82,514/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: MAS Medical Staffing ($80.00/hour across 7 jobs).
Job description
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse - Travel Nursing Job in Columbus, Ohio
Take your progressive care nursing experience to a high-acuity neuro stepdown unit in Columbus, OH. This PCU Registered Nurse travel assignment is ideal for an experienced travel RN who thrives in a fast-paced hospital setting, cares for complex neurological patients, and collaborates closely with an interdisciplinary team.
Job Details
- Position: PCU Registered Nurse (Progressive Care Unit RN)
- Location: Columbus, OH 43210
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing
- Schedule: 3 night shifts per week, 12 hours per shift
- Shift Hours: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940 - $2,040
- Patient Ratio: 1:4
- Float Requirement: Required to float to other units as needed within the organization
- Weekend/Holiday Coverage: Rotating weekends and holidays
- Start Date: 11/02/2026
- End Date: 02/01/2027
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in hand at time of submission
- Minimum 2 years of PCU nursing or progressive care experience required
- BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- EPIC charting experience required
- Experience with neuro stepdown, stroke care, and progressive care preferred
- Ability to manage patients with complex neurological diagnoses and med-surg overflow
- Education from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
- Strong communication, adaptability, critical thinking, and teamwork skills
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to adult PCU patients with stroke and other neurological conditions
- Monitor and assess patients for changes in neurological and medical status
- Administer and manage therapies such as TNK, heparin protocols, and post-TPA care
- Support patients recovering from craniotomy and other neurosurgical procedures
- Care for patients requiring lumbar drain management and close neurological observation
- Collaborate with respiratory therapy, radiology, pharmacy, physical therapy, and rapid response teams
- Maintain accurate documentation in EPIC and communicate effectively with the care team
- Follow isolation precautions, patient safety protocols, and evidence-based nursing practices
- Adapt to floating assignments and support unit needs as required
Why Join This Columbus Travel Nursing Opportunity?
- Work in a high-acuity progressive care unit with a strong clinical support team
- Gain valuable experience in neuro nursing, stroke care, and stepdown patient management
- Enjoy a travel nursing assignment in Columbus, Ohio, a vibrant and growing healthcare market
- Competitive weekly pay with a structured 13-week contract
Apply now to join this PCU RN travel assignment in Columbus, OH and advance your progressive care nursing career today!
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.
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