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PCU Registered Nurse - Travel RN Opportunity in Columbus, Ohio

Travel PCU Registered Nurse jobs in Columbus, Ohio are available now for an experienced acute care RN seeking a high-acuity progressive care unit role. Join a collaborative oncology team in a fast-paced hospital environment and grow your telemetry, dysrhythmia, and progressive care skills while supporting adult oncology patients.

Job Details

• Location: Columbus, OH 43210
• Setting: Oncology Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Employment Type: Travel RN, W2
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Duration: 16 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 36 hours per week
• Patient Population: Adult oncology patients
• Charting System: Epic
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940 - $2,040
• Orientation: 72 hours
• Float: May float to equivalent or lower-acuity oncology PCU/Med-Surg units
• Weekend Coverage: Variable based on unit needs

Job Requirements

• Active RN license in hand at time of submission
• Minimum 2 years of total acute care nursing experience
• At least 1 year of recent Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience
• Current acute care experience must be recent and consistent within the last 12 months
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Strong telemetry nursing and dysrhythmia interpretation skills
• Experience with high-acuity PCU patients required
• Epic charting experience required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced oncology healthcare setting and support infection prevention and fall prevention initiatives

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality care for progressive care oncology patients
• Monitor telemetry and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
• Manage chest tubes, IV therapies, central lines, PICC lines, ports, and feeding tubes as needed
• Administer and monitor blood products, heparin protocols, cardiac drips, and other ordered therapies
• Support respiratory needs including BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, nasal cannula, and tracheostomy care
• Collaborate with rapid response teams and interdisciplinary support services
• Maintain strong attention to infection prevention, patient safety, and fall reduction
• Float as needed to comparable oncology or med-surg units based on staffing needs

Why Join This Travel Nursing Opportunity

• Work in a respected Columbus healthcare community with a strong nursing support culture
• Gain valuable oncology PCU and acute care RN experience
• Enjoy a travel nursing assignment in a growing metro area with great neighborhoods, dining, parks, and city amenities
• Build your resume with a high-acuity progressive care unit role using Epic EMR

Apply now for this Columbus, Ohio travel RN job and join a healthcare team focused on excellent patient care.

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.