
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
- $53.89
- Weekly
- $1,940
- Yearly (full-time)
- $100,880
- Contract length
- 16 weeks
- Start date
- November 2, 2026
This job pays about $53.89/hour — 36% 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
PCU Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Assignment in Columbus, Ohio
Bring your acute care expertise to a rewarding Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse travel assignment in Columbus, Ohio 43210. This 16-week opportunity is ideal for an experienced travel RN who thrives in telemetry, hematology, and high-acuity adult and geriatric care.
Job Details
- Position: PCU Registered Nurse (RN)
- Type: Travel nursing assignment
- Location: Columbus, Ohio 43210
- Start Date: November 2, 2026
- Duration: 16 weeks
- Schedule: 12-hour rotating day and night shifts
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,940 to $2,040
- Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
- Unit Focus: Acute leukemia and hematology care
- Orientation: 72 hours
- Float: May be required to other MedSurg Oncology units
- Special Note: No chemotherapy certification required
Job Requirements
- Active RN license in hand at time of submission
- 2 years of total acute care nursing experience
- At least 1 year of PCU experience
- Current acute care experience within the last 12 months
- Travel nursing experience required
- BLS certification
- ACLS certification
- NIHSS certification
- Experience with Epic charting
- Education from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
- Strong communication skills and comfort working in a high-acuity setting
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled bedside care for patients with acute leukemia and hematology-related diagnoses
- Monitor telemetry and recognize changes in patient condition quickly and accurately
- Administer blood products, IV antibiotics, electrolytes, and other ordered therapies
- Support infection prevention practices and patient fall prevention measures
- Manage central lines, PICC lines, peripheral IVs, and related vascular access needs
- Collaborate closely with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, rapid response teams, and other interdisciplinary partners
- Document care thoroughly and accurately in Epic
- Respond to changing patient needs in a busy PCU environment with professionalism and composure
- Assist with unit flow and support additional MedSurg Oncology areas when needed
Why Choose This Columbus, Ohio Travel Nursing Job?
- Work in a vibrant central Columbus location with easy access to downtown amenities, dining, and cultural attractions
- Gain experience in a fast-paced progressive care unit with a strong clinical focus
- Join a collaborative healthcare team in a rewarding Ohio nursing job
- Enjoy a competitive travel nurse pay package and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every shift
Apply now for this PCU Registered Nurse travel assignment in Columbus, Ohio, and join a healthcare team where your telemetry and acute care skills can make a difference.
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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