PCU | Registered Nurse

PCU Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Job – Columbus, Ohio

Join a high-acuity Progressive Care Unit in Columbus, OH 43210, and apply your acute care nursing skills in a fast-paced stepdown and hematology/oncology setting. Columbus offers a vibrant, centrally located urban environment with a strong healthcare community, diverse neighborhoods, and easy access to dining, arts, and recreation. This travel RN opportunity supports adult and geriatric patients with complex medical needs while working alongside a collaborative interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Job Details

• Specialty: PCU / Stepdown
• Setting: Adult acute care unit focused on hematology and leukemia patients
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing
• Location: Columbus, OH 43210
• Start Date: 11/2/2026
• Duration: 16 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour rotating day/night schedule
• Shifts Per Week: 3 shifts per week
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940 - $2,040
• Orientation: 72 hours
• Schedule Notes: Weekends vary based on unit needs; floating may be required to other MedSurg Oncology units
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
• Charting System: Epic

Job Requirements

• Active RN license in hand at time of submission
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care nursing experience
• At least 1 year of PCU experience required
• Current and consistent acute care experience within the last 12 months
• Required certifications: BLS and ACLS
• NIHSS preferred
• Experience with Epic required
• Strong telemetry, dysrhythmia interpretation, and rapid response support skills
• Experience with blood product administration, central line care, IV therapy, and phlebotomy preferred
• Travel nursing experience required
• Education from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited program preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, high-quality care to adult and geriatric patients with acute leukemia and hematology-related diagnoses
• Monitor telemetry and interpret dysrhythmias to support timely clinical decision-making
• Administer IV therapies, blood products, antibiotics, and electrolyte replacements safely and efficiently
• Manage central lines, peripheral lines, PICC lines, and IV access as needed
• Support infection prevention and patient fall prevention initiatives
• Collaborate with rapid response teams and interdisciplinary partners to promote positive patient outcomes
• Float to other MedSurg Oncology units when assigned
• Maintain accurate documentation and deliver care in accordance with unit protocols and best practices
• Contribute to a team-oriented environment focused on safety, professionalism, and patient-centered care

Apply now for this Columbus, Ohio travel nursing opportunity and join a team committed to excellent patient care.

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.