
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
- $53.89
- Weekly
- $1,940
- Yearly (full-time)
- $100,880
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- 11/02/2026
This job pays about $53.89/hour — 36% 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 Registered Nurse (PCU RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Columbus, Ohio 43210
Join a dynamic PCU Registered Nurse travel team in Columbus, Ohio 43210, a welcoming and energetic city with a strong community feel, diverse dining, and easy access to parks, arts, and local attractions. In this role, you will provide high-quality care in a progressive care and step-down unit serving adult and geriatric patients.
This travel nursing job offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative, high-acuity academic medical setting where your telemetry, cardiac care, and patient assessment skills will make a meaningful impact every shift. If you are looking for Ohio nursing jobs that offer variety, teamwork, and professional growth, this is an excellent fit.
Job Details
- Position: PCU Registered Nurse (Progressive Care Unit RN)
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
- Setting: Progressive Care / Step-Down Unit
- Location: Columbus, Ohio 43210
- Start Date: 11/02/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts
- Hours per Week: 36
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,940 - $2,040
- Orientation: 36 hours
- Weekend Coverage: May be required based on unit needs
- Float: May float to nearby affiliated units as needed
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year of recent PCU nursing, step-down, or similar acute care experience
- Current RN license in hand at time of submission
- BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- Epic charting experience required
- Strong skills in telemetry monitoring, IV starts, and advanced cardiac care
- Experience caring for progressive care patient populations, including adults and geriatrics
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing unit needs
- Two professional references required
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, high-quality nursing care to PCU and step-down patients
- Monitor telemetry, assess patient status, and respond promptly to changes in condition
- Administer medications and therapies according to established protocols
- Perform IV management, line care, and ongoing patient assessments
- Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary team members to support excellent patient outcomes
- Document accurately in Epic and communicate effectively with the care team
- Support a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and patient-centered care
- Float to other units within the organization as needed based on staffing and patient care demands
Apply now for this travel PCU RN job in Columbus, Ohio and bring your progressive care nursing expertise to a respected 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.
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