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Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel Assignment in Columbus, Ohio

Travel nursing opportunity in Columbus, Ohio for an experienced Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN) with strong telemetry skills and a passion for high-acuity adult care. Located in the vibrant Columbus, Ohio 43210 area, this assignment offers a welcoming city setting for your next professional opportunity. Join a busy PCU / Oncology Telemetry unit and make a meaningful impact on patients with complex medical needs in a supportive healthcare environment.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940 - $2,040
• Specialty: PCU / Oncology Telemetry
• Setting: Adult Progressive Care Unit with high-acuity telemetry patients
• Location: Columbus, Ohio 43210
• Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts
• Shifts Per Week: 3
• Contract Duration: 16 weeks
• Schedule: Variable weekend coverage based on unit needs
• Charting System: Epic
• Patient Population: Adults
• Orientation: 72 hours
• Float: Required to equivalent or lower-acuity PCU and MedSurg oncology units

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of acute care nursing experience
• At least 1 year of recent Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience
• Current acute care experience required
• Active RN license in hand at time of submission
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Experience with Epic charting preferred
• Strong telemetry nursing skills and experience managing high-acuity patients
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with infection prevention and fall-reduction priorities
• Oncology experience preferred, but not required
• Previous travel nurse experience preferred
• Education from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care to adult PCU patients with complex medical and oncology-related diagnoses
• Monitor telemetry and interpret dysrhythmias to support safe patient outcomes
• Manage cardiac drips, heparin protocols, PCA pumps, and other advanced patient care therapies as appropriate
• Perform and maintain peripheral IVs, central lines, PICC lines, ports, feeding tubes, and related therapies
• Support respiratory needs including HFNC, BiPAP/CPAP, nasal cannula, and tracheostomy care
• Assist with blood product administration, ABG interpretation, chest tubes, and surgical drains
• Collaborate with rapid response teams and interdisciplinary staff to respond to changing patient conditions
• Follow strict infection prevention protocols and help reduce fall risk on the unit
• Float to comparable oncology PCU or MedSurg units when needed
• Deliver attentive, patient-centered care while maintaining efficiency in a high-acuity healthcare setting

Apply now for this Columbus, Ohio travel nurse assignment and take the next step in your PCU nursing career.

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.