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Travel PCU Registered Nurse Job in Columbus, Ohio | Progressive Care Unit RN

Travel PCU RN needed in Columbus, Ohio. Join a busy Progressive Care Unit / Stepdown team and provide high-acuity nursing care in a collaborative, fast-paced hospital setting. This 13-week travel RN assignment is ideal for an experienced Progressive Care Unit nurse who excels in telemetry, IV management, and complex patient care. If you are searching for Columbus healthcare jobs or travel nursing jobs in Ohio, apply today. Columbus offers a vibrant healthcare community, a convenient central location, and plenty of dining, entertainment, and city amenities to enjoy while you’re on assignment.

Job Details

• Location: Columbus, Ohio 43210 — a vibrant city with a strong healthcare community, convenient access to amenities, and a welcoming environment for travel nurses.
• Setting: Progressive Care Unit / Stepdown
• Assignment Type: Travel RN / Travel Registered Nurse
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,940 - $2,040
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Weekend Coverage: Required
• Floating: Required within equivalent or lower-acuity units as needed
• Patient Ratios: 1:4 days, nights, and weekends

Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of PCU nursing experience required
• Current RN license in hand at time of submission
• BLS and ACLS required
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record required
• Strong skills in telemetry, IV start, and stepdown patient care
• Experience managing cardiac drips, heparin protocols, and insulin drips
• Knowledge of dysrhythmia interpretation and peripheral/central line care
• Comfort working with high-flow nasal cannula and heated high-flow oxygen
• Ability to work with adult and geriatric patient populations
• Must be adaptable, organized, and comfortable floating across similar units

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality nursing care for patients with cardiac, renal, hepatology, pulmonology, and other complex medical conditions
• Monitor telemetry and recognize changes in patient status promptly
• Administer and manage cardiac drips, heparin, insulin, and other ordered therapies
• Support patients requiring high-flow oxygen and respiratory monitoring
• Perform IV starts, maintain peripheral and central lines, and follow established protocols
• Interpret dysrhythmias and communicate changes to the care team
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support coordinated patient care
• Float to other units within the organization as needed based on acuity and staffing
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record
• Contribute to a professional, patient-centered environment with a strong focus on safety and teamwork

Apply now to join this rewarding Progressive Care Unit nursing job in Columbus, Ohio, and make an impact in a high-acuity travel nursing assignment.

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.