Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,300 per week in Columbus, OH

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit
Location: Columbus, OH
Agency: Hired by Matrix Inc.
Pay: $2,300 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 16 Weeks
Start Date: 10/5/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Hired by Matrix Inc. to find a qualified PCU RN in Columbus, Ohio, 43085!

Job Title: RN PCU
City: Columbus
State: OH
Job Type: Travel Contract
Discipline: RN
Speciality: PCU
Facility Setting: Short Term Acute Care (STAC)
Accepting Locals per Radius Rule? Yes
Contract Length: 16 weeks
Shifts: Nights
Shift Details:  Night 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:30)
Weekly Schedule: 36 Hours
Certifications/Licenses:

• ACLS, BLS, NIHSS

Mandatory Experience:

• Med Onc PCU
• ONCOLOGY EXPERIENCE PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED!
• Schedule: *If you accept a 12D/N rotating contract, you may be scheduled for days, nights, or a combination of both, depending on the department’s needs. Shift assignments are reviewed every 4-week scheduling period, but changes are not guaranteed and are based on staffing priorities at that time.
• Required: High acuity PCU patient experience: Heavy focus on infection prevention protocols and patient falls
• Special Equipment:
  • B450 monitors GE telemetry system.
  • Bladder Scanner.
  • Alaris pumps.
  • Stryker beds.
  • Continuous Bladder Irrigation
  • PCA Pumps
• Requirements:
  • Overall 2 years of acute care nursing exp, with atleast 1 year of PCU experience
  • Certifications: Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), ACLS & NIH
  • Ratio: 1:4-5 Med Surg Telemetry
  • Ratio: 1:3 PCU
  • Required to float within units of equivalent or lower level of acuity.
  • Previous travel experience preferred.
• Skills Required:
  • Interpretation of dysrhythmias
  • Use of rapid response teams
  • Feeding tube care and management
  • Accessing Ports
  • Blood Product Administration
  • Central line care/management
  • Peripheral Line Care/Management
  • PICC line management
  • Starting IVs
  • Heparin Protocols
  • Manage Cardia drips- no titration
  • PCA
  • Titrate Cardiac drips
  • Chest tubes-Emerson/Pleur-evac
  • External CPAP/BIPAP
  • High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
  • Interpretation of ABGs
  • Nasal Cannula
  • Tracheostomy Management
• Skills Preferred:
  • Management of dysrhythmias
  • IV insulin protocols
  • Titration of Insulin drips
  • Phlebotomy
  • Chemotherapy Administration
  • Monitoring Chemotherapy
  • Wound Care/Wound Vac
  • Arterial line management
  • Surgical drains
  • Non-invasive airway management

Get in Touch:
We want to hear from you! If you think you’d be a good match, submit your resume and reach out to Piyush at to learn more.

About Hired by Matrix Inc.

Hired by Matrix matches you with rewarding clinical roles in hospitals, clinics, and other medical facilities. With over three decades of proven expertise, we’ve established a reputation for excellence and professionalism. Backed by our JAHCO certification, we streamline compliance and credentialing processes, and we also provide rapid response and 24/7 support, giving you peace of mind to focus on what matters most: patient care. Whether you’re seeking contract, temp-to-perm, or permanent positions, our comprehensive training and development programs help you stay ahead of industry trends and excel in your career. Join us to experience a partner that truly understands your goals, invests in your growth, and delivers the flexible, reliable opportunities you deserve.

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