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

Travel PCU RN job in Columbus, Ohio: join a fast-paced Progressive Care Unit caring for adult and geriatric patients in a dynamic academic medical environment. Located in Columbus, Ohio (43210), this opportunity places you in a lively city known for its welcoming neighborhoods, vibrant dining scene, and easy access to parks, arts, and entertainment. This Columbus healthcare opportunity is ideal for a skilled telemetry and stepdown nurse who wants to grow in a high-acuity clinical setting while supporting a collaborative patient care team.

Overview

This 13-week travel nursing assignment is a strong fit for an experienced Registered Nurse who thrives in a Progressive Care Unit, Stepdown, DOU, or IMC setting and is comfortable working 12-hour night shifts. You’ll provide specialized bedside nursing care to patients who require close monitoring, timely interventions, and excellent clinical judgment.

Job Details

• Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Position: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Setting: Adult and geriatric acute care
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Schedule: 36 hours per week, typically 3 shifts per week
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,050 - $2,160
• Start Date: 12/20/2026
• Orientation: 32 hours
• Charting System: Epic preferred

Job Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in a PCU, stepdown, DOU, or IMC nursing setting
• Current RN license in hand at the time of submission
• ACLS and BLS certification required
• Experience interpreting dysrhythmias and managing telemetry monitoring
• Skilled in IV starts and maintenance, peripheral line care, oxygen administration, and nasal cannula support
• Comfortable following isolation precautions and PPE protocols
• Ability to respond effectively with rapid response and code teams
• Graduation from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program preferred
• Must be prepared for timely credentialing and pre-start compliance requirements

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to patients requiring progressive and intermediate-level monitoring
• Assess, monitor, and document patient conditions with attention to changes in cardiac and respiratory status
• Support telemetry monitoring and accurately interpret rhythm changes
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare team members to carry out patient care plans
• Administer treatments and perform nursing interventions within PCU scope of practice
• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient patient care environment
• Float to other units within the organization as needed based on patient care needs
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care while maintaining strong attention to detail and clinical priorities

Apply now to join this Columbus, Ohio travel nursing opportunity and advance your career as a Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse.

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.