Posted 09/16/2026 · Job #517955
PCU | Registered Nurse | 13–Week Travel – Columbus, Ohio
Job Description
Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) | Columbus, Ohio
Travel RN opportunity in Columbus, Ohio: Join a high-acuity Progressive Care Unit (PCU) and support adult and geriatric patients recovering from bariatric, colorectal, and other post-surgical needs. Columbus, Ohio 43210 offers a welcoming community atmosphere with convenient access to local amenities, dining, and entertainment.
Job Details
- Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Step-Down Nursing
- Setting: Surgical Step-Down / Progressive Care
- Location: Columbus, Ohio 43210
- Shift: Night shift, 12 hours (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Orientation: 24 hours
- Start Date: 10/19/2026
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940 – $2,040
- Experience Level: 1 year of recent RN experience required
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
- Float: May float to other areas if not needed on the home unit
- Compliance: Must meet strict pre-start credentialing timelines
Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license in hand at time of submission
- Minimum 1 year of recent nursing experience
- BLS and ACLS required
- Ability to pass a telemetry test
- Experience monitoring telemetry patients preferred
- Epic experience required
- Strong skills in PCU, MS/Tele, or step-down nursing
- Comfort working with adult and geriatric populations
- Ability to provide 2 professional references, including at least 1 leadership reference
- Education from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, compassionate care to post-surgical and progressive care patients
- Monitor telemetry patients and respond quickly to changes in condition
- Support patients with general medicine and surgical recovery needs
- Manage IV therapies, central line care, blood products, and insulin protocols as needed
- Perform wound care, drain management, and non-invasive airway support
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including respiratory, pharmacy, radiology, PT, and rapid response resources
- Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)
- Float as needed to support similar acuity areas within the facility
- Work every other weekend and contribute to a reliable night shift schedule
Apply now for this Columbus, Ohio travel nursing job and join a collaborative healthcare team today.
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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