
PCU | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Columbus, OH
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 21, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $55.28
- Weekly
- $1,990
- Yearly (full-time)
- $103,480
- Contract length
- 16 weeks
- Start date
- 11/2/2026
This job pays about $55.28/hour — 39% 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.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Ohio right now
- 1,785 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Ohio from 6 agencies, 644 of them in Columbus.
- Pay in these listings: $14.59 – $196/hour, median $55.28/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Ohio: $39.67/hour ($82,514/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: MAS Medical Staffing ($80.00/hour across 7 jobs).
Job description
Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Travel Nurse Job in Columbus, OH
Join a rewarding Progressive Care Unit (PCU) travel nursing opportunity in Columbus, Ohio, supporting adult oncology patients in a high-acuity telemetry setting. If you are an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) who thrives in fast-paced acute care environments and values teamwork, this travel nursing assignment offers a meaningful way to grow your clinical experience while making an impact every shift.
Job Details
- Position: Registered Nurse - PCU
- Setting: Oncology Telemetry / Progressive Care Unit
- Location: Columbus, OH 43210
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
- Start Date: 11/2/2026
- Duration: 16 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights
- Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 36 hours per week
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940 - $2,040
- Charting System: Epic
- Patient Population: Adult oncology patients with progressive care needs
- Float Requirement: May float to equivalent or lower-acuity oncology units
- Weekend Coverage: Variable based on unit needs
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of total acute care nursing experience
- At least 1 year of recent PCU experience
- Current acute care experience within the last 12 months
- Active RN license in hand at time of submission
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
- Strong high-acuity PCU skills and telemetry experience
- Experience with dysrhythmia interpretation and rapid response support
- Comfort working in a fast-paced oncology nursing environment
- Previous travel nursing experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, high-quality patient care in a progressive care unit serving complex oncology and medical patients
- Monitor telemetry trends, assess changes in condition, and escalate concerns promptly
- Administer medications and manage therapies commonly used in PCU-level acute care
- Support patients requiring oxygen therapy, non-invasive airway support, and cardiac drip monitoring
- Perform line care, blood product administration, and other advanced nursing interventions as needed
- Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to support optimal patient outcomes
- Maintain strong infection prevention practices and fall prevention standards
- Document accurately in Epic and communicate effectively with the care team
- Respond quickly to changes in patient status and participate in rapid response efforts when needed
- Float as assigned to comparable oncology units based on staffing needs
Location Highlights
- Enjoy working in Columbus, a welcoming and growing city with plenty to explore on your days off
- Access a lively mix of restaurants, neighborhood coffee shops, parks, and entertainment options
- Be part of a well-known healthcare hub with strong opportunities for professional growth
- Experience a location that blends city convenience with a friendly Midwest atmosphere
Apply now to take the next step in your Columbus, Ohio nursing job and join a dynamic PCU travel nurse team today.
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.
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