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PCU | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareColumbus, OHTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Columbus, OH
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Aug 25, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$53.89
Weekly
$1,940
Yearly (full-time)
$100,880
Contract length
16 weeks
Start date
10/05/2026

This job pays about $53.89/hour — 36% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Ohio ($39.67/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

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Job description

Travel PCU Registered Nurse Jobs – Oncology Telemetry Assignment in Columbus, OH

Bring your progressive care nursing expertise to a high-acuity oncology telemetry unit in Columbus, Ohio. This travel Registered Nurse opportunity offers a dynamic adult patient population, strong interdisciplinary support, and the chance to care for complex progressive care and telemetry patients in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Job Details

  • Position: PCU Registered Nurse (Progressive Care Unit RN)
  • Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
  • Location: Columbus, OH 43210
  • Start Date: 10/05/2026
  • End Date: 01/25/2027
  • Duration: 16 weeks
  • Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
  • Weekly Hours: 36
  • Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,940 - $2,040
  • Unit Type: Progressive Care / Oncology Telemetry
  • Patient Population: Adult patients with solid tumor, orthopedic oncology, and thoracic oncology needs
  • Charting System: Epic

Job Requirements

  • 2 years of total acute care nursing experience required
  • At least 1 year of recent PCU nursing experience required
  • Current acute care experience must be active and consistent within the last 12 months
  • Valid compact or state RN license required at time of submission
  • Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
  • Experience with Epic preferred/required
  • Ability to float to equivalent or lower-acuity oncology or Med-Surg units as needed
  • Strong background in telemetry, high-acuity progressive care, and adult inpatient nursing preferred
  • Professional references from leadership or supervisory roles required

Responsibilities

  • Deliver safe, high-quality patient care in a progressive care unit and oncology telemetry setting
  • Monitor and interpret dysrhythmias, ABGs, and cardiac rhythms for adult patients
  • Support patients receiving complex therapies such as cardiac drips, insulin protocols, PCA, and heparin infusions
  • Provide care for lines, ports, PICCs, feeding tubes, chest tubes, and surgical drains
  • Assist with respiratory support including nasal cannula, HFNC, BiPAP/CPAP, and tracheostomy management
  • Administer blood products while maintaining infection prevention and fall prevention standards
  • Collaborate with rapid response teams, physicians, and interdisciplinary healthcare staff to support optimal outcomes
  • Adapt to rotating day and night assignments based on department needs

Location Highlights

Columbus, Ohio offers the energy of a thriving Midwest city with a welcoming community feel, convenient access to dining, entertainment, parks, and cultural attractions. The 43210 area provides a well-connected setting for travel nurses seeking both professional growth and a rewarding city experience.

Apply now for this Travel PCU Registered Nurse job in Columbus, OH and join a healthcare team where your progressive care skills can make an impact every day.

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.

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