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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 21, 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

PCU Registered Nurse - Travel Assignment in Columbus, Ohio 43210

Explore a rewarding PCU Registered Nurse travel nursing opportunity in Columbus, Ohio 43210, a vibrant healthcare hub with a strong medical community and excellent urban amenities. In this Progressive Care Unit RN role, you will care for a complex adult and geriatric patient population in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where your med-surg and telemetry experience can make a real impact.

Job Details

  • Position: PCU Registered Nurse
  • Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
  • Location: Columbus, OH 43210
  • Start Date: 11/2/2026
  • Duration: 16 weeks
  • Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
  • Hours Per Week: 36
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,050 - $2,160
  • Scheduling: Day and night rotation based on unit needs
  • Weekend Coverage: Variable based on unit needs
  • Floating: May float to other MedSurg Oncology units
  • Charting System: Epic
  • Orientation: 72 hours

Job Requirements

  • Active RN license in hand at the time of submission
  • Minimum 2 years of overall acute care nursing experience
  • At least 1 year of PCU or Progressive Care Unit experience required
  • Current acute care experience required, with consistent experience within the last 12 months
  • Travel nursing experience required
  • Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
  • NIHSS certification preferred
  • Experience with Epic charting required
  • Must have nursing education from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited program
  • Ability to provide 2 professional references, including 1 from a manager, director, or formal supervisor
  • Flu vaccine required unless a medical exemption applies

Responsibilities

  • Provide skilled nursing care for adult and geriatric patients in a PCU setting
  • Support patients with acute leukemia and hematology-related needs
  • Monitor telemetry, interpret dysrhythmias, and respond appropriately to changes in patient status
  • Administer blood products, IV therapies, antibiotics, and electrolytes per plan of care
  • Maintain strong infection prevention practices and patient fall prevention measures
  • Manage central lines, PICC lines, peripheral access, and IV maintenance
  • Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams, including rapid response resources
  • Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care while supporting safe and efficient unit flow

Apply now to take the next step in your travel RN career in Columbus, Ohio!

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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