PCU | RN | 13-Week Travel Contract – Columbus, OH

PCU Registered Nurse (Travel) – Columbus, OH 43210

Travel nursing opportunity: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse in Columbus, Ohio (43210) — 13-week, 12-hour night shifts for experienced PCU RNs with EPIC, ACLS, and BLS.

Overview

Join a leading medical center in Columbus, OH as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (Travel). Provide high-quality care to adult and geriatric patients with diverse diagnoses while enjoying Columbus nursing life, cultural attractions, and parks. This travel nursing job is ideal for PCU RNs seeking a 13-week assignment with competitive weekly pay and a supportive interdisciplinary team.

Job Details

• Location: Columbus, OH 43210 — Columbus healthcare, Columbus nursing jobs, Ohio travel nursing
• Assignment Type: Travel Contract (Travel Nurse)
• Unit: Medical PCU (18 North)
• Start Date: June 15, 2026
• End Date: September 14, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights (19:00 – 07:30), 3 shifts/week — night shift travel nursing
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,940 – $2,040
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Patient Ratio: 1:3
• Weekend & Holiday Coverage: Required (rotating holidays)
• Floating: Required to float to units of equivalent or lower acuity as needed

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience required — PCU RN experience
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license — compact license accepted or Ohio RN license in hand at submission
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• EPIC charting experience required (EPIC experience)
• Education from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• Clinical skills: IV start, telemetry monitoring, central line care/management, peripheral line care, heparin protocols, high-flow nasal cannula, dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Experience with IV insulin protocols, titration of insulin drips, and management of cardiac drips (no titration) required
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred
• Ability to provide two professional references (at least one from manager/director or formal leadership)
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a busy Progressive Care Unit (PCU) with an estimated patient ratio of 1:3
• Monitor and manage patients with complex medical conditions including renal, hepatology, cardiology, pulmonology, and adult cystic fibrosis
• Administer and monitor cardiac drips, heparin, insulin drips; initiate pressors as needed (patients transferred to ICU for ongoing pressor management)
• Utilize specialized equipment such as lift equipment, IV ultrasound, and bladder scanner
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams: IV team, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology, social services, pharmacy, and case management
• Float to other units within the organization as required (flexible PCU nurse)
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using EPIC (electronic medical records)
• Participate in rotating weekend and holiday coverage

Why join us: Competitive pay for travel nursing, supportive interdisciplinary team, opportunity to expand PCU RN skills, and experience working in a leading Columbus medical center.

Apply now for this Progressive Care Unit travel nursing job in Columbus, OH (43210). Join our healthcare team today — submit your RN license, certifications (BLS, ACLS), recent PCU experience, and references to be considered.

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.