Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,251 per week in Columbus, OH

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit
Location: Columbus, OH
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,251 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 16 Weeks
Start Date: 9/8/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Columbus, Ohio, 43210!

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Progressive Care Unit Duration: 16 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience preferred. License: Valid RN license required. Certifications: Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification preferred. Must-Have: High acuity PCU patient experience. Description: This position is for a registered nurse specializing in progressive care. Experience in oncology is preferred but not required. The unit is focused on medical oncology with progressive care beds. The nurse will be responsible for caring for high-acuity patients. Pediatric patients may rarely be on this unit and are generally cared for by permanent staff. Nurses are expected to adhere to strict infection prevention protocols. Monitoring of patient falls is also emphasized. The patient diagnoses include solid tumor, orthopedic oncology, and thoracic oncology. Special procedures and unit details include a telemetry unit with over 24 beds dedicated to PCU level of care. The nurse will utilize special equipment, including telemetry monitors and infusion pumps. Required skills include managing central lines, IVs, and administering blood products. Monitoring cardiac drips and interpreting dysrhythmias are also essential tasks. The nurse will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care. Daily census on the unit is up to 36 patients. The staffing ratio aims for 1:4-5 in a medical-surgical telemetry setting and 1:3 in PCU settings. Floating between units of equivalent or lower acuity may be required. Weekend shifts are variable based on unit needs. Candidates must have current acute care experience in the relevant specialty. This role demands flexibility with scheduling and a commitment to patient safety and quality care.

About Cynet Health

Your travel nursing adventure begins here. Matching talented nurses like you with high-paying travel jobs at the best facilities across all 50 states. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we fill. We understand this is a partnership. You will have no surprises. Your salary will be discussed upfront and there will be no troubling negotiation tactics. 

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam

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