Posted 09/09/2026 · Job #515636
PCU | Registered Nurse | 16–Week Travel – Columbus, Ohio
Job Description
Travel PCU Registered Nurse – Surgical Oncology Progressive Care Unit | Columbus, OH
Join a busy surgical oncology progressive care unit in Columbus, Ohio, and take the next step in your travel nursing career. Located in Columbus, OH 43210, this on-site role offers the opportunity to work in a well-connected urban setting while supporting adult and geriatric patients in a fast-paced, highly collaborative healthcare environment.
Job Details
- Position: PCU Registered Nurse
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing
- Location: Columbus, OH 43210
- Start Date: 10/19/2026
- Duration: 16 weeks
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Orientation: 72 hours
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,940 – $2,040
- Charting System: Epic
- Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
- Unit Type: Mixed-acuity surgical oncology PCU
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in hand at time of submission
- Minimum 2 years of acute care nursing experience
- At least 1 year of recent Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience
- Current, consistent acute care experience within the last 12 months
- BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS required
- Experience with Epic preferred/required
- Ability to care for mixed-acuity PCU and med-surg patients
- Comfortable floating within scope to other acute care oncology units
- Education from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, high-quality care to surgical oncology and progressive care patients
- Monitor and manage complex conditions, including oncologic emergencies, cytokine release syndrome, and infusion-related needs
- Administer and manage chemotherapy, blood transfusions, IV antibiotics, insulin drips, and heparin drips
- Perform chest tube care and support patients with respiratory or cardiac monitoring needs
- Promote infection prevention and fall reduction best practices
- Interpret telemetry and promptly recognize changes in dysrhythmias
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support patient-centered care
- Adapt to variable weekend coverage and unit needs as scheduled
- Float to other acute care oncology units as needed and within scope of practice
Apply now to join this Columbus, Ohio travel nursing opportunity and bring your PCU experience to a high-acuity surgical oncology 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.
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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