Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,400 to $2,500 per week in Columbus, OH

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit
Location: Columbus, OH
Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc.
Pay: $2,400 to $2,500 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Registered Nurse - PCU

Location: Columbus, OH

Start Date: 05-18-2026

End Date: 09-07-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night 3x12-hour, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM. Rotating (may include days depending on departmental needs) and includes weekends; schedules reviewed every 4 weeks and self-schedule requests are accepted prior to finalizing.

Hours per Week: 36

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide expert, compassionate nursing care to adults and geriatric patients with acute leukemia and other hematologic conditions
• Safely administer chemotherapy per ONS standards and monitor patients for reactions and complications
• Manage IV therapy, start IVs, perform central line care and central line blood draws, and care for PICC lines
• Administer and monitor blood products and respond appropriately to transfusion needs
• Continuously monitor telemetry, interpret dysrhythmias, and activate Rapid Response Teams when indicated
• Implement and champion infection prevention protocols and patient falls prevention strategies
• Document patient care accurately and efficiently in EPIC
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including pharmacy, physical and respiratory therapy, radiology, and social services to optimize patient outcomes
• Support orientation and precepting activities to help onboard new team members

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred or equivalent nursing education

Knowledge & Skills

• Medical-Surgical Telemetry (MS/Tele) and telemetry monitoring
• Chemotherapy administration and body fluid handling post-chemotherapy
• Interpretation of dysrhythmias and cardiac monitoring
• IV therapy, phlebotomy, starting and maintaining IVs
• Central line care, central line sterile dressing changes, and central line blood draws
• PICC line management and port access/care
• Blood product administration and transfusion monitoring
• Feeding tube care and management
• Infection prevention practices and patient falls prevention
• Use of Rapid Response Teams and recognition of oncologic emergencies (e.g., tumor lysis syndrome, sepsis)
• EPIC electronic charting proficiency
• NIHSS preferred

Requirements

• Current, active RN licensure (Ohio or compact status as applicable)
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required; at least 1 year of inpatient hematology/oncology experience within the past 3 years
• ONS chemotherapy certification required; chemo certification must be current
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• EPIC charting experience required
• Strong experience with telemetry monitoring and interpretation of dysrhythmias
• Experience with IV therapy, central line care, PICC management, and blood product administration
• Travel experience required; first-time travelers will not be considered for this role

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to help you feel at home away from home
• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• 401K retirement savings options so you can plan for the future
• Life insurance and other protections for peace of mind
• Paid time off to recharge and maintain that work-life balance
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to make renewals easier
• Travel reimbursement and relocation support for contract team members
• Referral bonus program and a supportive team that truly values YOU