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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
$55.28
Weekly
$1,990
Yearly (full-time)
$103,480
Contract length
16 weeks
Start date
11/02/2026

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.

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Job description

PCU Registered Nurse Travel Assignment in Columbus, Ohio

Travel PCU RN opportunity in Columbus, OH 43210. Join a high-acuity Progressive Care Unit in an oncology-focused setting and make a real impact caring for complex adult patients on a 36-bed telemetry unit.

Located in central Columbus, this travel nursing assignment offers the chance to work alongside a collaborative interdisciplinary team while experiencing one of Ohio’s most vibrant healthcare hubs. If you are an experienced Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse seeking a rewarding oncology telemetry travel nurse job, this could be the right fit for you.

Job Details

  • Setting: Progressive Care Unit / Oncology Telemetry
  • Location: Columbus, OH 43210
  • Shift: 12-hour nights
  • Hours per Week: 36
  • Duration: 16 weeks
  • Start Date: 11/02/2026
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940 - $2,040
  • Patient Population: Adult oncology and progressive care patients
  • Unit Size: 36 beds
  • Float Requirement: May float to equivalent or lower-acuity oncology or medical-surgical units
  • Orientation: 72 hours

Job Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years of acute care nursing experience
  • At least 1 year of recent PCU experience required
  • Current experience in acute care is strongly preferred
  • Experience with high-acuity Progressive Care Unit patients
  • Active RN license in hand at time of submission
  • Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
  • Epic charting experience required
  • Strong skills in telemetry nursing and progressive care
  • Ability to work with oncology-related patient populations is preferred
  • Background in ICU or PCU settings is a plus
  • Must be comfortable with floating as needed

Responsibilities

  • Provide safe, compassionate care to adult patients with complex medical and oncology-related conditions
  • Monitor telemetry, interpret dysrhythmias, and respond appropriately to changes in patient status
  • Manage PCU-level assignments with a focus on infection prevention and fall reduction
  • Administer medications and treatments in accordance with unit protocols
  • Support patients requiring oxygen therapy, non-invasive ventilation, and advanced respiratory monitoring
  • Care for patients with central lines, PICCs, ports, drains, and feeding tubes as needed
  • Collaborate with rapid response, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and other interdisciplinary partners
  • Utilize unit equipment such as telemetry monitors, pumps, bladder scanners, and specialty beds
  • Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and follow all clinical standards and safety practices
  • Deliver excellent patient-centered care while adapting to the needs of a fast-paced progressive care unit

Apply now for this Columbus, Ohio travel RN assignment and bring your PCU and telemetry nursing expertise to a dynamic oncology-focused team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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