PCU | Registered Nurse

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

Discover the vibrant energy of Columbus, OH 43210, a welcoming area known for its lively neighborhoods, excellent dining, and easy access to the best of the city. This travel nursing opportunity places you in a dynamic setting where you can enjoy both a rewarding clinical experience and everything Columbus has to offer.

Travel nursing opportunity in Columbus, Ohio for an experienced PCU Registered Nurse with surgical oncology, stepdown, or Med Surg experience. Join a fast-paced mixed-acuity Progressive Care Unit supporting adult and geriatric patients in a collaborative, high-quality healthcare environment.

Job Details

• Position: PCU Registered Nurse (Registered Nurse / RN)
• Setting: Mixed-acuity surgical oncology Progressive Care Unit / Med Surg unit
• Location: Columbus, OH 43210
• Start Date: 11/2/2026
• Duration: 16 weeks
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,940 - $2,040
• Schedule: Variable weekends based on unit needs; floating may be required within scope of practice
• Charting System: Epic
• Orientation: 72 hours

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in hand at time of submission
• Minimum 2 years of acute care nursing experience
• At least 1 year of recent PCU nursing experience required
• Current hands-on acute care experience required within the last 12 months
• Experience caring for adults and geriatrics in a PCU, stepdown, or similar acute care setting
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Preferred certification: ONS Chemotherapy
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Ability to float to other acute care oncology units within scope of practice
• Strong references from professional leadership required
• Education from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care for a mixed-acuity surgical oncology patient population
• Monitor and manage PCU and Med Surg level patients with changing clinical needs
• Administer chemotherapy, IV antibiotics, blood transfusions, insulin drips, and heparin drips as indicated
• Respond to oncologic emergencies, including cytokine release syndrome
• Deliver chest tube care and support patients with cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia management
• Use critical thinking to prioritize care in a busy, high-acuity Progressive Care Unit
• Maintain strong infection prevention and fall prevention practices
• Document accurately in Epic and collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams
• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care while adapting to unit needs

Apply now for this PCU RN travel nursing job in Columbus, OH, and join a strong healthcare team today.

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.