Travel PCU Registered Nurse

Job Description

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Prime Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/10/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

ID: 63792425 Shift: Night 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:30) Description: Unit Details22 beds (16 rooms)Average daily census: 20Adult and geriatric patient populationCommon cases include burns, plastic/reconstructive surgery, urology, GYN, ENT, and oral/maxillofacial surgeriesSpecial procedures include burn dressings, flap checks, and leech therapyShift12-hour nights7:00PM 7:30 AMEvery other/third weekend requiredFloating within OSU requiredRequirementsBLS and ACLS required2+ years of recent PCU experience requiredExperience with similar patient population preferredPrevious charge RN experience preferredTeaching hospital experience preferredUnit SystemsEPIC documentationPyxis medication systemWMC Agency Permit (Most Convenient Option)-24/7 access to Wexner Medical Center Garage (guaranteed availability)-$224.80/month-$748.58 per 100-day permitWB Permit (Budget Option)-Weekend/holiday access to 9th Ave East & West Garages-24/7 access to West Campus surface lots (WB/WC spaces)-Shuttle service provided to the medical center-$16.35/monthCXS Permit-Weekend/holiday access to 9th Ave East & West Garages-24/7 access to Buckeye (CX) and West Campus surface lots-$32.83/monthPlease note: Parking costs and options are subject to change per CampusParc policies. Modified Time:8/10/2026 12:00:00 AM Account Manager: Nicole Herzog Account Manager Email: COVID-19 Vaccine: Not Required Flu Vaccine: Required - Medical Exemptions Only Submittals:Low Job Requirements & Qualifications Previous Charge Experience : - Years of Experience : 2 Patient Ratio Experience : Charting System Experience : Required Charting System Name : Community Hospital Experience : - LTAC Experience : - Trauma Level I Experience : - Trauma Level II Experience : - Travel Experience Required : - Certifications : ACLS, BLSSkills : Arterial line management, Blood Product Administration, Central line care/management, Feeding tube care and management, Heparin Protocols, Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Isolation Precautions/PPE, IV insulin protocols, Management of dysrhythmias, MS/Tele, Nasal Cannula, Non-invasive airway management, Oxygen administration, Oxygen tanks, PCA, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown, Peripheral Line Care/Management, Phlebotomy, PICC line management, Starting and maintaining IVs, Substance Withdrawal, Surgical drains, Telemetry - on the unit monitoring, Telemetry - remote monitoring, Titration of Insulin drips, Use of Rapid Response/Code teams, Wound Care/Wound Vac Unit Details Staffing & Scheduling Scheduling Type : Other Patient Ratios Days : - Patient Ratios Nights : - Patient Ratios Weekends : - Float Required : will be required to float to different units within the OSU organization as needed Call Required : - Weekend Coverage : True Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : - Pre-Approved Time Off : one Orientation Hours : - Facility & Patient Care Details Patient Age Groups : Adults, Geriatrics Daily Census : - Number of Visits Per Day : - Number of Rooms : - Number of Beds : - Additional Unit Information Interdisciplinary Support : IV Teams, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Radiology, Social Services, Rapid Response Teams, Pharmacy, Transportation, Unit Secretary Patient Diagnoses : Burns Plastic surgery- abd wall reconstruction, flaps, leech therapy Urology GYN surgeries ENTOral/Max surgeries Special Procedures/Unit Details : Leech therapy Flap checks Burn dressings Special Equipment : - #Tier4 Travel Compliance There is a strict compliance deadline of Tuesday prior to start no exceptions. Please screen for any candidate vacation time taking place immediately after booking as this will likely cause a push due to fingerprinting delays. Please only submit to one location. The AM team will find the best fit for the clinician. PLEASE NOTE: ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE MADE AWARE OF THE URGENCY OF THE OHIO FINGERPRINTING PROCESS. Candidate must complete fingerprints as soon as they sign contract. TRAVELERS WHO ARE UNRESPONSIVE OR UNCOOPERATIVE WITH CREDENTIALING ARE AT RISK OF PUSH/CANCEL. All candidates who are currently outside the state of Ohio but within driving distance will be required to drive to a fingerprinting location in Ohio as soon as possible after booking. Travelers who are extreme distances from Ohio will be mailed a fingerprinting packet, which is to be completed urgently upon receipt. Detailed instructions will be sent to the candidate by the Credentialing team. RTO required with submission, must be built into contract Locals are accepted at the same rate Reference Requirements: 2 professional references are required. At least 1 reference must be from a manager/director or someone in a formal leadership capacity (e.g., a supervisor). Charge RN acceptable for 2nd reference. No coworker references accepted. Former employees are eligible for a travel assignment once they have been away from the facility for 6 months or more Current employees are ineligible to be hired as a traveler at any Ohio State University hospital location RNs- must have valid compact or state license in hand at time of submission. MRI techs - submittals without OH license are acceptable. Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program. Submittal Details: #Tier4 Travel ComplianceThere is a strict compliance deadline of Tuesday prior to start no exceptions. Please screen for any candidate vacation time taking place immediately after booking as this will likely cause a push due to fingerprinting delays.Please only submit to one location. The AM team will find the best fit for the clinician.PLEASE NOTE: ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE MADE AWARE OF THE URGENCY OF THE OHIO FINGERPRINTING PROCESS. Candidate must complete fingerprints as soon as they sign contract. TRAVELERS WHO ARE UNRESPONSIVE OR UNCOOPERATIVE WITH CREDENTIALING ARE AT RISK OF PUSH/CANCEL.All candidates who are currently outside the state of Ohio but within driving distance will be required to drive to a fingerprinting location in Ohio as soon as possible after booking. Travelers who are extreme distances from Ohio will be mailed a fingerprinting packet, which is to be completed urgently upon receipt. Detailed instructions will be sent to the candidate by the Credentialing team.RTO required with submission, must be built into contractLocals are accepted at the same rateReference Requirements: 2 professional references are required. At least 1 reference must be from a manager/director or someone in a formal leadership capacity (e.g., a supervisor). Charge RN acceptable for 2nd reference. No coworker references accepted.Former employees are eligible for a travel assignment once they have been away from the facility for 6 months or moreCurrent employees are ineligible to be hired as a traveler at any Ohio State University hospital locationRNs- must have valid compact or state license in hand at time of submission.MRI techs - submittals without OH license are acceptable.Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program. Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:91

Prime Staffing Job ID #37330978. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:PCU/Step Down,19:00:00-07:30:00

About Prime Staffing

At Prime Staffing, we understand the importance of finding the perfect fit for both our clients and candidates. Prime Staffing utilizes a unique matchmaking approach, providing the most qualified contingent staffing to our clients, and the most competitive contracts to our workforce. Our experienced team takes the time to get to know both our clients and candidates, their needs, and preferences, to ensure that each placement is a success.

We offer a wide range of staffing services including temporary, temp-to-perm, and direct hire placements. xywuqvp Our extensive network of qualified candidates includes nurses, allied healthcare professionals, corporate support professionals and executives.