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

Position Overview

Join a progressive care nursing team in Columbus, Ohio, as a travel Registered Nurse (RN) supporting a mixed-acuity orthopedic and neurosurgical unit. This 13-week PCU travel nursing contract is ideal for an adaptable RN who enjoys caring for adolescent and adult patients recovering from orthopedic, spine, and neurosurgical procedures. Columbus offers a welcoming blend of vibrant neighborhoods, excellent dining, arts and entertainment, parks, and convenient urban amenities.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Stepdown Nursing
• Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse contract
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks, ending February 15, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour night shifts
• Shift Hours: 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940–$2,040
• Typical Patient Assignment: Approximately 4 patients
• Weekend Coverage: Required
• Float Requirement: Float to other units as needed

PCU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent Registered Nurse experience in a PCU, stepdown, intermediate care, or similar acute-care setting
• Current Registered Nurse license in hand; a valid compact or applicable Ohio state license is required at submission
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Graduate of an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Experience caring for adolescent and adult patients
• Strong telemetry, dysrhythmia recognition, IV therapy, and progressive-care assessment skills
• Two professional references, including at least one reference from a manager, director, supervisor, or other formal leader
• First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply

PCU Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for patients recovering from total hip and knee replacements, orthopedic spine surgery, and neurosurgical spine procedures
• Perform focused and comprehensive assessments, recognize changes in condition, and escalate concerns appropriately
• Monitor telemetry and interpret dysrhythmias and arterial blood gases
• Manage peripheral and central lines, PICC lines, arterial lines, feeding tubes, tracheostomies, surgical drains, wound vacs, and oxygen therapy
• Administer blood products, IV medications, insulin protocols, PCA therapy, and other prescribed treatments
• Manage cardiac and vasoactive infusions according to unit protocols, including titratable drips when indicated
• Provide preoperative and postoperative care for orthopedic and neurosurgical patients
• Maintain accurate documentation, reinforce patient education, and collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams
• Follow isolation precautions, medication-safety standards, and evidence-based practices
• Float to other appropriate units as needed while maintaining safe, high-quality patient care

Apply now for this PCU travel Registered Nurse opportunity 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.