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

Join a collaborative progressive care team as a travel Registered Nurse (RN) in Columbus, Ohio. This 13-week PCU travel nursing assignment is ideal for an experienced acute-care nurse who provides high-quality care to adult and geriatric patients in a fast-paced progressive care, stepdown, or telemetry environment. Columbus is a vibrant state capital known for its welcoming neighborhoods, thriving cultural scene, and excellent healthcare community.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940–$2,040
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• Nursing Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour day shifts
• Shift Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekend Schedule: Every other weekend
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 3–4 patients per nurse
• Charting: Epic experience preferred
• Orientation: 32 hours

PCU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio or a valid compact nursing license
• At least 1 year of recent Progressive Care Unit (PCU), progressive care, stepdown, intermediate care, telemetry, or comparable acute-care nursing experience
• Current, hands-on specialty nursing experience within the past 12 months
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Active Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Proficiency in continuous telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation
• Experience with IV insulin protocols and insulin drips
• Strong patient assessment, prioritization, communication, and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to float to other units within the healthcare organization as needed
• Graduation from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program

PCU Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a Progressive Care Unit setting.
• Monitor patients using continuous telemetry and promptly identify and respond to dysrhythmias or changes in clinical condition.
• Manage peripheral IVs, initiate and maintain IV therapy, administer oxygen, and follow isolation precautions and personal protective equipment (PPE) protocols.
• Implement and monitor IV insulin protocols and insulin drips according to established clinical guidelines.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, ancillary services, and rapid response or code teams to support positive patient outcomes.
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, medication administration, and patient responses in the electronic medical record.
• Provide patient and family education while promoting comfort, safety, and continuity of care.
• Adapt to changing assignments and support patient care needs across appropriate units when floating is required.

Apply now for this PCU Registered Nurse travel assignment in Columbus, Ohio, and join a dedicated progressive care 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.