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

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit
Location: Columbus, OH
Agency: Revolution Healthcare Services
Pay: $2,300 per week
Shift Information: Rotating - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 16 Weeks
Start Date: 11/2/2026

About the Position

# Job Opportunity – Progressive Care / Medical Oncology RN – Ohio

Start Date: November 2, 2026

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 12-hour rotating day/night shifts; assigned based on departmental needs reviewed every 4-week scheduling period

Highlights:

• 36-bed Oncology Telemetry unit with over 24 beds dedicated to Progressive Care Unit (PCU) level of care
• High acuity PCU patients with diagnoses including solid tumor, orthopedic oncology, and thoracic oncology
• Nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:3 for PCU; 1:4-5 for Med-Surg Telemetry
• Epic charting system; GE telemetry monitoring; Alaris pumps and Stryker beds
• 72-hour orientation provided; oncology experience preferred but not required
• Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including Rapid Response Teams, Pharmacy, Respiratory Services, and Physical Therapy

Requirements:

• Current, valid Ohio RN license or compact multi-state license in hand at time of submission
• Minimum 2 years of acute care nursing experience with at least 1 year in PCU (experience must be current within the last 12 months)
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred
• Must be willing to float to units of equivalent or lower acuity
• Graduation from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• Two professional references required (at least one from a manager/director or formal supervisor)

Essential Skills:

• Dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Central line, PICC line, and peripheral line care/management
• Port access and blood product administration
• Feeding tube care, IV starts, and heparin protocols
• Cardiac drip management (with and without titration)
• Chest tube management (Emerson/Pleur-evac)
• Respiratory support: CPAP/BiPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula, tracheostomy management
• PCA pump management and ABG interpretation
• Use of Rapid Response Teams and isolation precautions/PPE

Preferred Skills:

• Chemotherapy administration and monitoring
• IV insulin protocols and titration of insulin drips
• Wound care/wound vac management
• Arterial line management and surgical drain care
• Phlebotomy and non-invasive airway management

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This progressive care oncology unit offers RNs the opportunity to develop specialized skills in high-acuity patient care while working with a collaborative interdisciplinary team dedicated to infection prevention and patient safety. The unit welcomes experienced PCU nurses as well as those with ICU backgrounds looking to transition, with a strong focus on professional development and evidence-based practice. With competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth, this position provides an excellent platform for nurses seeking meaningful work in oncology care.

Important Compliance Information:

• Strict compliance deadline of Tuesday prior to start date with no exceptions
• Ohio fingerprinting must be completed immediately upon contract signing
• Candidates outside Ohio but within driving distance must travel to Ohio for fingerprinting as soon as possible
• Candidates at extreme distances will receive mailed fingerprinting packets requiring urgent completion
• Flu vaccination required (medical exemptions only); COVID-19 vaccination not required
• One pre-approved time off period available; must be requested with submission
• Former employees eligible after 6+ months away from facility; current employees ineligible

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with streamlined offer process
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate

Note: Pediatric patients are extremely rare on this unit and would typically be cared for by permanent staff. Pediatric experience is not required.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• Core Mandatory Part I
• Core Mandatory Part II (Nursing)
• Core Mandatory Part III
• General Progressive Care Unit
• PALS
• PCU
• Progressive Care RN
• RN - Pharmacology A