Travel PCU Registered Nurse - $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: 06/29/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse – Night Shift (Travel Assignment) – Columbus, OH

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse – 13-week travel assignment in Columbus, OH. Night shift PCU RN (12-hr nights) with 2+ years of PCU/ progressive care experience needed at a top academic medical center in downtown Columbus (43210). Apply now for this Ohio nursing job opportunity.

Job Details

• Location: Columbus, OH 43210 – a leading academic medical center (Columbus, Ohio travel nurse opportunity)
• Unit: Burn and Specialty Surgery, Mixed Acuity (22 beds, 16 rooms) – PCU nurse role
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (June 1, 2026 – August 31, 2026)
• Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM); every other/third weekend required – Night shift travel nurse
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940 – $2,040
• Floating: Required within the organization as needed (ability to float to other units preferred)

Required Qualifications (PCU RN / Registered Nurse)

• Active Registered Nurse license (compact or Ohio RN license in hand at time of submission)
• Graduation from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of recent Progressive Care Unit (PCU) or step-down experience
• Experience caring for adult and geriatric patient populations, including surgical and specialty cases
• EPIC electronic health record (EHR) documentation experience and Pyxis medication system preferred
• Ability to float and support multiple units as needed within an academic medical center
• Seasonal flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)
• Two professional references required (at least one from a manager/director or formal leadership role)

Responsibilities – PCU Nurse / Travel Nurse Duties

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered nursing care to adults and geriatric patients with burns and specialty surgical needs (plastic/reconstructive, urology, GYN, ENT, oral/maxillofacial)
• Perform and manage specialized procedures such as burn dressings, flap checks, and leech therapy
• Utilize advanced clinical skills: arterial line management, blood product administration, central and peripheral line care, telemetry monitoring, and comprehensive wound care
• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams including IV team, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology, pharmacy, and rapid response teams to support optimal patient outcomes
• Accurate documentation in EPIC and safe medication management using Pyxis
• Participate in scheduled weekend and holiday coverage; support unit staffing as a flexible PCU RN

Discover Columbus while advancing your nursing career in a supportive, innovative environment. This travel nurse PCU role offers clinical variety, professional growth, and competitive weekly pay. Join our healthcare team today — apply now to be considered for this Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse position in Columbus, OH.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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 #476305. 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

About GHR Healthcare

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare

professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to

uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive

compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely

cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your

advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and

consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to

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