Posted 09/11/2026 · Job #516727
PCU | Registered Nurse | 13–Week Travel – Columbus, Ohio
Job Description
PCU Registered Nurse – Night Travel Nursing Job in Columbus, Ohio
Travel to Columbus, Ohio for a rewarding Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse position on 12-hour night shifts. Columbus (43210) offers a convenient central location with a lively mix of dining, parks, and cultural attractions, making it a welcoming place to live and work during your assignment. This travel nursing assignment is ideal for an experienced RN who thrives in step-down care, telemetry monitoring, and a fast-paced float pool environment. Join a strong healthcare team and provide high-quality care for adult and geriatric patients in a dynamic clinical setting.
Job Details
- Position: PCU Registered Nurse
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing Job
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Setting: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Step-Down / Float Pool
- Shift: 12-hour nights
- Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Orientation: 36 hours
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940-$2,040
- Start Date: October 19, 2026
- Floating: May be required to float within the organization as needed
- Weekend Coverage: May be assigned based on unit needs
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year of recent Registered Nurse experience required
- Active compact or state RN license in hand at time of submission
- Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- Epic EMR experience required
- Experience with PCU, step-down, telemetry, or progressive care patients preferred
- Ability to manage adult and geriatric patients with varied acuity levels
- Strong clinical skills in IV starts, telemetry, and complex patient monitoring
- Education from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program preferred
- Must be comfortable floating to other units within the organization as needed
- Flu vaccine required unless medically exempt
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, patient-centered nursing care for step-down and progressive care patients
- Monitor telemetry and recognize changes in patient condition promptly
- Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and ordered treatments
- Support patients requiring respiratory support, cardiac monitoring, and complex nursing interventions
- Perform ongoing assessments, document accurately in Epic, and communicate changes to the care team
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate effective patient care
- Assist with rapid response situations and escalate concerns appropriately
- Maintain a professional, adaptable approach while working in a float pool environment
Apply now to join this Columbus, Ohio travel nursing opportunity and advance your career in progressive care nursing.
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.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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