Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,177 per week

GHR Healthcare 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

PCU Registered Nurse (Travel) – Nights – Columbus, OH (43210)

Travel RN – PCU/Oncology Nights in Columbus, OH (43210): 16-week high-acuity travel nursing job caring for adult oncology patients.

Join a renowned Comprehensive Cancer Center in Columbus, Ohio as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (Travel RN). This 16-week travel assignment offers the opportunity to deliver high-acuity oncology and progressive care in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. You will float between MedSurg and PCU Oncology units, supporting a diverse oncology patient population. Columbus, OH (zip code 43210) is a vibrant city with a thriving arts scene, parks, and a welcoming community—an excellent place for travel nursing and Ohio nursing jobs.

Job Details

• Location: Columbus, Ohio (43210) — Columbus healthcare job / Ohio nursing job
• Assignment Length: 16 weeks (Start: 6/1/2026 – End: 9/21/2026)
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940 – $2,040
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights (19:00 – 07:30), 3 shifts per week — PCU RN nights / Travel RN nights
• Setting: Inpatient Nursing Float Pool – PCU/Oncology (Progressive Care Unit, Medical-Surgical float)
• Employment Type: Travel / Contract RN (Travel Registered Nurse)
• Orientation: 1 week dayshift orientation, followed by bedside orientation
• Self-scheduling: Requests considered prior to final schedule posting

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent high-acuity PCU or higher-level acute care experience (within the last 3 years)
• At least 1 year of current specialty experience required for clinical pass (Oncology / PCU / MedSurg)
• Travel nursing experience required — experience with travel nursing jobs preferred
• Valid RN license (compact or Ohio state RN license)
• Graduation from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Experience with Epic electronic health record (Epic EHR) required
• Ability to float to all MedSurg and PCU Oncology units as needed (BMT, Acute Leukemia, Hematology, Medical Oncology, Gynecologic Oncology, Urology, Colorectal, Surgical Oncology, Corrections Healthcare)
• Two professional references required (one from a manager/director or formal leader)
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate care to adult and geriatric oncology patients in a PCU setting — Progressive Care Unit nurse / Oncology RN responsibilities
• Float between specialized oncology units and MedSurg areas, supporting units such as BMT, Hematology/Oncology, Surgical Oncology, and more
• Implement and monitor infection prevention protocols and patient fall prevention strategies
• Manage complex patient care, including central lines, arterial lines, chest tubes, blood product administration, and telemetry monitoring
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including IV team, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Pharmacy, Social Services, and Case Management
• Utilize Epic for documentation, medication administration records, and patient care coordination (Epic EHR)
• Participate in self-scheduling and adapt to variable weekend and holiday coverage based on unit needs
• Engage in continuous learning, maintain unit-based competencies, and complete orientation activities to uphold high standards of care

Why Columbus? Columbus, OH is a lively city with a rich cultural scene, top-rated restaurants, and beautiful green spaces. Whether you enjoy exploring art galleries, cheering on local sports teams, or relaxing in scenic parks, you'll find plenty to love in this welcoming community. This travel nursing job in Columbus provides both professional growth and a great quality of life.

Apply now: Take the next step in your nursing career and join a team dedicated to excellence in patient care. To apply for this PCU Registered Nurse (Travel RN) Nights role in Columbus, OH (43210), submit your resume/CV, current RN license, certifications (ACLS, BLS, NIHSS), and two professional references. Apply now for this travel nursing opportunity and advance your career as a PCU/Oncology RN.

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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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #472783. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PCU

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