PCU | Registered Nurse

Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN) Travel Assignment in Columbus, OH

Use your acute care and Progressive Care Unit experience in a travel Registered Nurse opportunity in Columbus, Ohio 43210, a welcoming and vibrant city with a growing healthcare community and plenty to explore. This PCU RN position supports adult and geriatric patients in a fast-paced, collaborative setting with strong focus on patient safety, infection prevention, and fall prevention. If you are seeking Ohio nursing jobs in a specialty care environment, this travel assignment may be a great fit.

Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse - PCU / Progressive Care Unit RN
• Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
• Location: Columbus, OH 43210
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Duration: 16 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour rotating day/night schedule
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,940 - $2,040
• Orientation: 72 hours
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
• Charting System: Epic electronic health record (EHR)
• Special Focus: Infection prevention and patient fall prevention
• Schedule Notes: Rotating assignments may include days, nights, or a combination based on department needs

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of total acute care nursing experience
• At least 1 year of recent PCU experience required
• Active and consistent acute care experience within the last 12 months
• Valid RN license in hand at time of submission
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required
• NIHSS preferred
• Experience with Epic charting required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Ability to work with adult and geriatric patients
• Education from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Two professional references required, including at least one from a manager, director, or supervisor

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care in a Progressive Care Unit for patients with acute leukemia and hematology-related needs
• Monitor telemetry and interpret dysrhythmias to support timely clinical decision-making
• Administer blood products, IV therapies, antibiotics, and electrolytes as ordered
• Manage central lines, PICC lines, peripheral IVs, and ports with confidence and accuracy
• Support feeding tube care, phlebotomy, and IV access needs as appropriate
• Respond effectively as part of a rapid response-ready interdisciplinary team
• Maintain a strong focus on infection prevention protocols and fall prevention practices
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver safe, coordinated patient care
• Float to other MedSurg Oncology units as needed based on unit needs
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in a fast-paced specialty nursing environment

Apply now to take the next step in your travel nursing career and join a healthcare team 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.