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

Travel PCU Registered Nurse job in Columbus, Ohio, for an experienced RN skilled in telemetry, post-surgical care, and complex patient management. Join a collaborative progressive care team caring for adult and geriatric patients in a surgical step-down setting. This 13-week travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced PCU nurse, and first-time travelers and qualified local candidates are welcome to apply.

Located in Columbus, Ohio, this opportunity places you in a vibrant, welcoming city known for its energetic neighborhoods, excellent dining, arts and entertainment, and abundant parks and outdoor spaces.

PCU Travel Nurse Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940-$2,040
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; 3 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
• Shift Options: Day shifts, 7:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m., or night shifts, 7:00 p.m.-7:30 a.m.
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend
• Healthcare Setting: Progressive care and surgical step-down unit
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
• Floating: May float to other appropriate areas when needed
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic experience required

PCU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent Registered Nurse (RN) experience in PCU, progressive care, step-down, intermediate care, or a similar healthcare setting
• Valid compact or Ohio state nursing license in hand at the time of submission
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Experience with telemetry monitoring and interpretation of dysrhythmias
• Ability to successfully complete a telemetry assessment
• Epic electronic health record documentation experience
• Proficiency with post-surgical and medical patient care, including bariatric surgery, colorectal surgery, general medicine, and surgical overflow
• Education from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Willingness to complete required credentialing, fingerprinting, and onboarding steps promptly

PCU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a progressive care environment
• Continuously monitor telemetry patients and promptly identify changes in cardiac rhythm or clinical condition
• Manage post-operative and medically complex patients, including those requiring surgical drains, wound care, and wound vac therapy
• Administer medications and manage insulin, heparin, and other ordered protocols according to policy
• Perform central line, PICC, peripheral IV, and other vascular access care
• Provide oxygen and non-invasive airway management and respond appropriately to changes in respiratory status
• Participate in rapid response and code team activities when indicated
• Collaborate with providers, therapy services, pharmacy, respiratory services, radiology, social services, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes in Epic
• Float to other appropriate units as needed while maintaining safe, high-quality patient care

Apply now for this PCU Registered Nurse travel contract in Columbus, Ohio, and join a dedicated progressive care team.

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.