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Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN) Travel Nurse – Night Shift in Columbus, Ohio

Looking for travel nursing jobs in Columbus, Ohio? Join a high-energy adult PCU team in Columbus, where academic medicine, a vibrant city atmosphere, and easy access to dining, entertainment, parks, and cultural attractions make this an exciting place to live and work. This 13-week Progressive Care Unit RN opportunity offers the chance to care for a diverse patient population in a mixed-acuity setting while building strong experience in a collaborative, fast-paced healthcare environment.

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel RN
• Shift: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Shift Duration: 12 hours
• Shifts Per Week: 3
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940 - $2,040
• Setting: Adult PCU / mixed-acuity med-surg environment
• Location: Columbus, OH 43210

Job Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of recent PCU RN, stepdown, or similar acute-care registered nurse experience required
• Active compact or Ohio RN license in hand at time of submission
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Must be comfortable working night shift and functioning in a charge-capable role
• Experience with CPAP/BiPAP management required
• Comfort with medication titrations and telemetry monitoring required
• Must be willing to float within the organization as needed
• Education from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program preferred
• Strong communication, adaptability, and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to adult patients with mixed-acuity needs
• Monitor telemetry and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
• Manage CPAP/BiPAP therapy, oxygen delivery, and respiratory support needs
• Assist with medication titrations, including cardiac drips as appropriate
• Support patients with complex medical diagnoses and collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams
• Perform wound care, feeding tube management, chest tube care, and other unit-specific interventions as needed
• Serve as a dependable resource on night shift and contribute to a strong, efficient team environment
• Float to other units within the organization when required

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