Posted 09/22/2026 · Job #519984
PCU | Registered Nurse | 16–Week Travel – Columbus, Ohio
Job Description
Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN) – Travel Nights in Columbus, Ohio
Travel PCU RN opportunity in Columbus, Ohio: join a high-acuity adult oncology progressive care team on 12-hour night shifts with Epic charting and strong pay.
Join a high-acuity Progressive Care Unit team in Columbus, Ohio, where you’ll care for adult oncology patients in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. This travel nursing job is ideal for an experienced PCU Registered Nurse who wants to strengthen critical care and telemetry skills while working in a vibrant city known for its welcoming neighborhoods, great dining, arts, parks, and convenient city amenities.
Job Details
- Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Telemetry
- Employment Type: Travel Nurse Job
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,940 – $2,040
- Contract Length: 16 weeks
- Setting: Adult oncology PCU / med-surg telemetry with high-acuity patient care
- Patient Ratios: 1:3 in PCU; 1:4-5 in med-surg telemetry
- Charting System: Epic
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
Job Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of acute care nursing experience
- At least 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience required
- Current acute care nursing experience preferred
- Valid RN license in hand at time of submission
- Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
- Experience with high-acuity PCU or telemetry patients strongly preferred
- Ability to float to comparable PCU or Med-Surg oncology units as needed
- Strong skills in dysrhythmia interpretation, telemetry monitoring, and rapid response support
- Experience with Epic charting preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled nursing care to adult oncology patients requiring progressive care-level monitoring
- Monitor telemetry and interpret dysrhythmias to support timely interventions
- Administer medications and manage cardiac drips, insulin protocols, and other ordered therapies
- Perform and support central line, PICC, peripheral IV, and port care
- Assist with blood product administration, feeding tube care, and wound care as indicated
- Support patients requiring respiratory care such as HFNC, BiPAP/CPAP, and tracheostomy management
- Collaborate with rapid response teams and interdisciplinary partners to deliver safe, high-quality patient care
- Maintain strong infection prevention practices and promote patient safety, including fall prevention
- Float to equivalent or lower-acuity oncology units when needed based on staffing
Apply now for this Columbus, Ohio travel nursing opportunity and join a dedicated healthcare team today.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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