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

PCU Registered Nurse travel contract in Columbus, Ohio for an experienced telemetry nurse seeking a 13-week progressive care assignment. Join a collaborative hospital team caring for adult and geriatric patients in a mixed-acuity stepdown environment. The ideal travel nurse is comfortable managing telemetry patients, recognizing changing conditions, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams in a fast-paced healthcare setting. Columbus offers an engaging blend of neighborhood charm, vibrant dining and arts, college-town energy, and convenient access to parks and outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940-$2,040
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks, ending February 15, 2027
• Schedule: 3 night shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
• Typical Assignment: Approximately 1 nurse to 4 patients
• Weekend Requirement: Approximately 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule
• Float Requirement: Float to other units within the health system as needed

PCU RN Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent registered nursing experience, preferably in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU), stepdown, progressive care, intermediate care unit (IMC), direct observation unit (DOU), or telemetry setting
• Active Ohio RN license or valid compact RN license in hand at the time of submission
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Graduate of an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Experience interpreting and managing dysrhythmias and caring for patients requiring continuous telemetry monitoring
• Proficiency with oxygen administration, nasal cannula therapy, peripheral IV line care, isolation precautions, and personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Ability to float within the organization and adapt to varying patient acuity
• Willingness to complete required credentialing and Ohio fingerprinting promptly
• Two professional references, including at least one manager, director, supervisor, or other formal leader
• Seasonal flu vaccination required; medical exemptions may be considered

Progressive Care Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a mixed-acuity PCU setting
• Monitor telemetry patients, interpret dysrhythmias, and promptly identify changes in clinical condition
• Administer medications and oxygen therapy while following established medication-safety and infection-control standards
• Manage peripheral IV lines and provide ongoing assessment of patient responses to treatment
• Recognize patient deterioration and appropriately activate rapid response or code resources
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rehabilitation, social services, IV teams, and other interdisciplinary healthcare partners
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the electronic medical record
• Float to other units as assigned while maintaining high standards of patient care
• Support unit operations through effective communication with patients, families, and the care team

Apply now for this PCU RN travel nursing opportunity in Columbus, Ohio, and join a dedicated progressive care healthcare 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.