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PCU | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareColumbus, OHTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Columbus, OH
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Sep 23, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$58.47
Weekly
$2,105
Yearly (full-time)
$109,460
Contract length
16 weeks
Start date
11/2/2026

This job pays about $58.47/hour — 47% 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.

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Job description

Travel PCU Registered Nurse Job in Columbus, Ohio

Travel PCU RN opportunity in Columbus, Ohio 43210, a welcoming and vibrant Midwest city with a strong healthcare community, diverse neighborhoods, and plenty of dining, parks, and cultural experiences to enjoy outside of work. Bring your progressive care and acute care oncology experience to a high-support hematology and acute leukemia unit. This 16-week registered nurse assignment offers 12-hour rotating shifts, Epic charting, and the chance to care for adult and geriatric patients in a fast-paced acute care environment.

Job Details

  • Position: PCU Registered Nurse
  • Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
  • Location: Columbus, Ohio 43210
  • Start Date: 11/2/2026
  • Duration: 16 weeks
  • Weekly Hours: 36
  • Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,050 - $2,160
  • Charting System: Epic
  • Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
  • Unit Focus: Acute leukemia and hematology patients
  • Schedule Notes: Day and night rotating coverage; weekends may vary based on unit needs
  • Orientation: 72 hours
  • Float: May float to other MedSurg Oncology units

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 2 years of acute care nursing experience
  • At least 1 year of progressive care unit (PCU) experience required
  • Current acute care experience preferred and must be recent and consistent
  • Valid compact or state RN license in hand at time of submission
  • BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS required
  • Prior travel nursing experience required
  • Experience with Epic charting required
  • Strong clinical background in telemetry, dysrhythmia interpretation, IV therapy, blood product administration, and central/PICC line care
  • Oncology nursing experience preferred
  • Education from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program

Responsibilities

  • Provide skilled progressive care nursing to acute leukemia and hematology patients
  • Monitor telemetry and interpret dysrhythmias to support timely clinical decision-making
  • Administer blood products, IV antibiotics, electrolytes, and other ordered therapies
  • Maintain and manage peripheral, PICC, and central lines with accuracy and confidence
  • Support patient safety through infection prevention and fall prevention best practices
  • Respond effectively to changes in patient condition and collaborate with rapid response resources as needed
  • Document care accurately in Epic and communicate clearly with the interdisciplinary healthcare team
  • Contribute to a supportive unit culture focused on quality outcomes for complex adult and geriatric patients

Explore this Columbus healthcare job opportunity and apply now to join a team making a difference in progressive care oncology nursing.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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