PCU | RN

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse - Travel Nurse (Columbus, OH)

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse travel assignment in Columbus, Ohio (43210) — 13-week contract. Seeking experienced PCU RN / telemetry RN with ACLS, BLS, IV starts and Epic charting for a high-acuity PCU at a major medical center.

Job Details

• Location: Columbus, OH 43210 (Columbus, Ohio travel nursing opportunity)
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (April 20, 2026 – July 20, 2026)
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1940-$2040/week
• Setting: Medical Progressive Care Unit (PCU) — telemetry / cardiac RN focus; post-lung transplant care
• Shifts: Rotating 12-hour shifts (Day: 07:00–19:00, Night: 19:30–07:30), 36 hours per week
• Schedule: Weekdays and some weekends, rotating holidays; self-scheduling
• Weekend Shifts: 4 shifts for every 4 weeks (per contract)
• On-call: Required
• Patient Ratio: 1:3
• Orientation: 24 hours

Qualifications / Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience; telemetry RN or cardiac RN preferred
• Active RN license (compact or Ohio state license required at submission) — Ohio travel nurse candidates must complete fingerprinting promptly upon contract signing
• Graduation from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications
• Proficiency in IV starts, central/peripheral line care, and telemetry monitoring
• Epic charting experience required (Epic documentation)
• Comfortable floating to units of equivalent or lower acuity as needed
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)
• Two professional references required (one from a manager/director or formal leader)

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate care to adult patients in a busy Progressive Care Unit
• Monitor and interpret telemetry, manage cardiac drips, and respond to rapid response/code situations (telemetry RN responsibilities)
• Start and maintain IVs, manage central and peripheral lines, and administer blood products
• Care for ventilated patients, including chronic ventilator management and post-lung transplant care
• Implement and titrate insulin protocols, manage feeding tubes, and provide tracheostomy care
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Pharmacy, and others
• Float to other units within the organization as required
• Maintain accurate documentation using Epic to ensure continuity of care

Take your travel nursing career to the next level in Columbus — a city that blends Midwestern charm with urban excitement. Columbus offers a thriving arts scene, diverse neighborhoods, and a welcoming community. This Progressive Care Unit RN role is an excellent opportunity for experienced PCU RNs, telemetry RNs, and cardiac RNs looking for Ohio travel nursing jobs.

Apply now: Join our healthcare team today and bring your PCU nursing expertise to a leading medical center in Columbus, OH. Submit your resume and professional references to be considered for this travel nurse assignment.

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.