
PCU | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Columbus, OH
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Aug 19, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $55.28
- Weekly
- $1,990
- Yearly (full-time)
- $103,480
- Contract length
- 16 weeks
- Start date
- September 21, 2026
This job pays about $55.28/hour — 39% 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.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Ohio right now
- 1,785 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Ohio from 6 agencies, 644 of them in Columbus.
- Pay in these listings: $14.59 – $196/hour, median $55.28/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Ohio: $39.67/hour ($82,514/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: MAS Medical Staffing ($80.00/hour across 7 jobs).
Job description
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse Travel Job in Columbus, OH 43210
Join a high-acuity surgical oncology team in Columbus, Ohio, where you’ll provide exceptional patient care in a fast-paced Progressive Care Unit (PCU) environment. This travel nursing job is ideal for an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) who thrives in acute care, stepdown, telemetry, and mixed-acuity clinical settings. Columbus is a vibrant healthcare hub with a strong medical community, academic presence, and convenient city amenities.
Job Details
- Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse
- Setting: Mixed-acuity surgical oncology unit
- Location: Columbus, OH 43210
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
- Shifts Per Week: 3
- Duration: 16 weeks
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940 - $2,040
- Charting System: Epic
- Start Date: September 21, 2026
- Contract Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
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 PCU, stepdown, or progressive care experience required
- Current acute care experience preferred and expected to be recent/consistent
- BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS required
- Experience with Epic charting preferred
- Ability to work with adult and geriatric patient populations
- Background in surgical oncology, telemetry, or med-surg nursing is highly valued
- Strong candidates should be comfortable with float expectations within scope of practice
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled bedside care for PCU and med-surg level patients in a busy surgical oncology setting
- Monitor patient status and respond to changing conditions using strong clinical judgment
- Administer and manage chemotherapy, blood transfusions, IV antibiotics, insulin drips, and heparin drips as indicated
- Support patients experiencing oncologic emergencies, including cytokine release syndrome
- Perform and assist with chest tube care, tracheostomy care, and telemetry monitoring
- Maintain a strong focus on infection prevention, patient safety, and fall reduction
- Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to support safe, coordinated patient care
- Float to other acute care oncology units within scope of practice when needed
Apply now for this rewarding PCU Registered Nurse travel assignment in Columbus, Ohio, and join a dedicated 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.
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