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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 19, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$58.47
Weekly
$2,105
Yearly (full-time)
$109,460
Contract length
16 weeks

This job pays about $58.47/hour — 47% 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 Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU in Columbus, Ohio

Travel PCU RN job in Columbus, Ohio: Join a progressive care team supporting adult and geriatric patients with acute leukemia and hematology needs in a fast-paced, collaborative healthcare setting.

This 16-week travel nursing assignment offers a 12-hour rotating schedule, strong interdisciplinary support, and a meaningful patient population. Columbus is a vibrant city with urban convenience, cultural attractions, great dining, parks, and entertainment—an ideal destination for your next Ohio nursing job.

Job Details

  • Position: Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
  • Location: Columbus, Ohio
  • Employment Type: Travel Nurse Assignment
  • Duration: 16 weeks
  • Schedule: 12-hour rotating shifts
  • Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,050 - $2,160
  • Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
  • Unit Focus: Acute leukemia, hematology, infection prevention, and fall prevention
  • Charting System: Epic
  • Orientation: 72 hours
  • Weekend Coverage: Variable based on unit needs
  • Float: May float to other MedSurg oncology units

Job Requirements

  • Current RN license in hand at the time of submission
  • Minimum 2 years of overall acute care nursing experience
  • At least 1 year of recent PCU experience
  • Current acute care experience must be recent and consistent within the last 12 months
  • BLS and ACLS required
  • Experience with Epic or another computerized charting system required
  • Travel nursing experience preferred
  • Strong skills in telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation
  • Experience with IV therapy, blood product administration, central line care, PICC line management, and peripheral line management
  • Education from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
  • Two professional references required, including at least one from a manager, director, supervisor, or other formal leadership role

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality nursing care to patients with acute leukemia and hematology diagnoses
  • Monitor telemetry and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
  • Administer IV therapies, blood products, electrolytes, and antibiotics safely and accurately
  • Support infection prevention efforts and fall prevention initiatives throughout the unit
  • Manage central lines, PICCs, peripheral IVs, feeding tubes, and phlebotomy needs as appropriate
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary support teams including respiratory, pharmacy, radiology, therapy, and rapid response services
  • Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and communicate effectively with the care team
  • Adapt to rotating day and night shift needs based on departmental scheduling priorities

Apply now for this Travel Registered Nurse - PCU opportunity in Columbus, Ohio, and join a healthcare team committed to quality 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.

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