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

Columbus, Ohio travel nursing opportunity for an experienced Progressive Care Unit RN to provide specialized care for adult patients with complex neurological and medical conditions. This 13-week contract offers consistent 12-hour night shifts, an approximate 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference for patients recovering from stroke, neurosurgery, and other acute conditions. Join a collaborative progressive care and neuro stepdown team in Columbus, a vibrant city known for its welcoming neighborhoods, extensive parks, cultural attractions, and convenient amenities.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940-$2,040
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel Registered Nurse contract
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• End Date: February 15, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m.-7:30 a.m.
• Patient Population: Adults, including stroke, neurological, neurosurgical, and medical-surgical patients
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1 Progressive Care RN to 4 patients
• Weekend Coverage: Rotating weekends and holidays
• Floating: May be required to support other units within the health system

PCU Travel Nurse Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Progressive Care Unit, PCU, stepdown, or progressive care nursing experience required
• Current Registered Nurse license in Ohio or a valid compact nursing license in hand at the time of submission
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certifications required
• Recent EPIC electronic health record charting experience required
• Experience caring for patients with stroke, intracranial bleeds, traumatic brain injuries, and post-neurosurgical needs
• Competence with dysrhythmia interpretation and management, heparin protocols, blood product administration, oxygen delivery, isolation precautions, and peripheral line care
• Experience with post-thrombolytic care, TNK administration, lumbar drains, and neuro stepdown care preferred
• Education must be completed through an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Two professional references required, including at least one manager, director, supervisor, or other formal leader
• Successful completion of required state fingerprinting and credentialing processes before the assignment start date

Progressive Care Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to adult patients in a Progressive Care Unit and stroke-focused setting
• Assess neurological status, recognize changes in condition, and promptly escalate concerns
• Monitor and manage patients with CVA, intracranial bleeds, traumatic brain injuries, craniotomy recovery, and other neurological diagnoses
• Interpret cardiac rhythms and provide appropriate interventions for dysrhythmias
• Administer medications and therapies according to established protocols, including anticoagulants and thrombolytic treatments
• Manage lumbar drains, oxygen therapy, peripheral lines, blood products, and related specialized equipment
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, rehabilitation services, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, social services, and rapid response teams
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in EPIC
• Participate in rotating weekend and holiday coverage and float to other appropriate units as needed

Apply now for this Progressive Care Unit RN travel contract and join a leading healthcare team in Columbus, Ohio.

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.