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Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Assignment in Columbus, Ohio

Join a collaborative PCU travel nursing team in Columbus, Ohio, as a Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse caring for adult and geriatric patients on 12-hour night shifts. This acute care travel contract provides the opportunity to work in a surgical, orthopedic, and trauma-focused progressive care environment.

PCU Travel Nurse Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940–$2,040
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Assignment Type: 26-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: December 14, 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 Ratio: Approximately 4 patients per nurse
• Weekend Requirement: Some weekends required, including approximately 3 weekend shifts during the assignment
• Floating: Required to support other appropriate units within the healthcare system as needed

Enjoy Columbus, Ohio, a vibrant and welcoming city known for its diverse neighborhoods, thriving arts and dining scene, and abundant parks and recreational opportunities. This Columbus travel nurse opportunity combines professional growth with the chance to experience one of Ohio’s most dynamic communities.

PCU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in hand at submission; a valid compact or Ohio nursing license is required
• At least 1 year of recent Progressive Care Unit (PCU), progressive care, stepdown, intermediate care, or closely related acute care nursing experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications
• Recent Epic electronic health record (EHR) charting experience
• Telemetry nursing experience, including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience caring for adult and geriatric patients with surgical, orthopedic, and trauma-related diagnoses
• Ability to manage an assignment of approximately 4 PCU patients
• Education from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Strong communication, patient assessment, organization, and teamwork skills
• Ability to complete required credentialing and fingerprinting processes promptly

Progressive Care Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate, and evidence-based nursing care to PCU patients during 12-hour night shifts
• Monitor patients requiring progressive care services, including telemetry and enhanced clinical observation
• Care for patients with orthopedic trauma, fractures, traumatic brain injuries, pneumonia, small bowel obstruction, ileus, fistulas, falls, lacerations, and other acute conditions
• Assess patients, identify changes in condition, and initiate timely interventions or escalation of care
• Manage oxygen therapy, high-flow nasal cannula, non-invasive airway support, chest tubes, surgical drains, feeding tubes, central lines, PICC lines, and peripheral IV access
• Administer medications and manage ordered therapies, including insulin protocols, heparin protocols, blood products, and cardiac drips without titration as permitted by policy
• Perform telemetry monitoring, interpret dysrhythmias and arterial blood gases, and respond appropriately to clinical changes
• Provide wound care, tracheostomy care, traction management, PCA monitoring, and other specialized PCU interventions within scope of practice
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in Epic
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, rehabilitation services, social services, rapid response teams, and other interdisciplinary care team members
• Float to appropriate units as needed while maintaining high standards of patient safety and patient care

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