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

Experienced PCU Registered Nurses can advance their travel nursing careers with a 13-week progressive care contract in Columbus, Ohio. Join a collaborative progressive care team caring for adult patients with complex cardiac and medical conditions in a high-acuity hospital environment.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940–$2,040
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks, ending February 15, 2027
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; typically three shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Patient Population: Adults with cardiac and a broad range of medical diagnoses
• Typical Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 3 patients
• Weekend Coverage: Approximately four weekend shifts every four weeks, with rotating holidays
• Additional Scheduling Expectations: Call participation and floating to other units within the health system may be required

PCU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent PCU, stepdown, intermediate care, or comparable acute-care nursing experience
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio or a valid compact-state nursing license in hand at the time of submission
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications
• Recent experience with Epic electronic health records
• Graduate of an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Strong experience with cardiac telemetry, dysrhythmia interpretation, and progressive care monitoring
• Ability to provide two professional references, including at least one reference from a manager, director, supervisor, or other formal leader
• Trauma I or Trauma II experience preferred
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, rotating holidays, call, and floating assignments as needed

Progressive Care Unit RN Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to adult PCU patients requiring close monitoring and complex interventions
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, recognize changes in patient condition, and respond promptly to dysrhythmias and clinical deterioration
• Manage patients requiring BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, oxygen therapy, and noninvasive airway support
• Care for ventilated patients and patients with tracheostomies, chest tubes, central lines, PICC lines, and peripheral IVs
• Administer blood products and manage heparin, insulin, and cardiac drip protocols according to policy
• Provide care for patients with renal failure, including pre- and post-hemodialysis management
• Assess and interpret arterial blood gases, monitor telemetry, and communicate changes to the interdisciplinary care team
• Use rapid response and code team resources appropriately when patients require urgent intervention
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in Epic
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, physical therapy, social services, and other members of the care team
• Float to other appropriate units as needed while maintaining safe, compassionate, and patient-centered care

Why Work in Columbus, Ohio?

Columbus is a vibrant capital city with welcoming neighborhoods, diverse dining, arts and cultural attractions, and abundant outdoor recreation. This Ohio travel nursing opportunity offers experienced PCU nurses the chance to expand their clinical expertise while enjoying life in a dynamic Midwest destination.

Apply now for this PCU travel Registered Nurse contract in Columbus, Ohio.

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.