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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
$61.53
Weekly
$2,215
Yearly (full-time)
$115,180
Contract length
16 weeks
Start date
11/2/2026

This job pays about $61.53/hour — 55% 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 Job – Oncology & Telemetry Contract in Columbus, OH

Bring your strong oncology and telemetry skills to a dynamic PCU nursing job in Columbus, Ohio, near a major academic and medical hub. This 16-week travel nurse assignment offers a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment caring for adults and geriatrics with acute leukemia and hematology needs. If you thrive in a specialized progressive care unit, value teamwork, and want meaningful patient impact, this opportunity is a great fit.

Job Details

  • Position: PCU Registered Nurse
  • Employment Type: Travel nursing assignment
  • Location: Columbus, OH 43210
  • Duration: 16 weeks
  • Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
  • Shift Pattern: Approximately 3 shifts per week, with day and night rotations based on unit needs
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,160 - $2,270
  • Start Date: 11/2/2026
  • Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
  • Unit Focus: Acute leukemia and hematology

Job Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in hand at time of submission
  • Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience required
  • Recent acute care experience within the last 12 months in the specialty area
  • Experience in MS oncology and at least 1 inpatient hematology oncology setting
  • Travel nursing experience required
  • Current BLS certification
  • Current ACLS certification
  • ONS Chemotherapy certification required
  • Epic charting experience required
  • Strong background in telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation
  • Ability to provide 2 professional references, including 1 from a manager or director
  • Ability to work a rotating schedule with variable weekend coverage

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality nursing care to patients with acute leukemia and hematology-oncology diagnoses
  • Administer chemotherapy, blood products, IV antibiotics, electrolytes, and related therapies safely and accurately
  • Monitor telemetry, recognize rhythm changes, and respond appropriately to patient condition changes
  • Support infection prevention and patient fall prevention initiatives
  • Manage central lines, PICC lines, implanted ports, and peripheral IV access
  • Perform blood draws, IV starts, and medication administration with attention to safety and accuracy
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including pharmacy, respiratory services, radiology, social services, and rapid response teams
  • Float to other MedSurg Oncology units as needed
  • Document patient care in Epic and communicate changes in status promptly
  • Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in a specialized oncology environment

Apply now to join this Columbus healthcare travel nurse opportunity and make an impact in a specialized oncology PCU setting.

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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