Travel PCU Registered Nurse - $1,897 per week

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: 63857587 Shift: Night 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:30) Description: Schedule: Weekdays with occasional weekends and rotating holidays. Must be willing to float within units of equivalent or lower acuity.Shift: 3x12 hour NightResponsibilities:Provide care to patients within the Progressive Care Unit (PCU).Maintain a patient ratio of approximately 1 nurse to 5 patients.Utilize skills in IV starts and telemetry monitoring.Familiarity with Epic system for documentation.Requirements:Minimum 2 years of experience in PCU.ACLS/BCLS certification required.Previous travel nursing experience preferred.Note: This position offers a dynamic schedule with the opportunity to work in a challenging and rewarding environment. 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 : Epic Community Hospital Experience : - LTAC Experience : - Trauma Level I Experience : - Trauma Level II Experience : - Travel Experience Required : - Certifications : ACLS, BLSSkills : Accessing/Managing Ports*, Blood Product Administration*, Central line care/management, Continuous Bladder Irrigation (CBI)*, Feeding tube care and management*, Interpretation of dysrhythmias, IV insulin protocols*, Liver transplant*, Management of dysrhythmias, MS/Tele, Nasal Cannula, Non-invasive airway management, Pancreas transplant*, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown, Peripheral Line Care/Management, PICC line management*, Pre/Post Hemodialysis Management*, Renal failure*, Renal transplant*, Starting and maintaining IVs*, Telemetry, Titration of Insulin drips* Unit Details Staffing & Scheduling Scheduling Type : - Patient Ratios Days : 3 Patient Ratios Nights : 3 Patient Ratios Weekends : 3 Float Required : will be required to float to different units within the OSU organization as neede Call Required : - Weekend Coverage : True Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : - Pre-Approved Time Off : - Orientation Hours : - Facility & Patient Care Details Patient Age Groups : Adults Daily Census : 20 Number of Visits Per Day : - Number of Rooms : 22 Number of Beds : 22 Additional Unit Information Interdisciplinary Support : Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Radiology, Social Services, Rapid Response Teams, Pharmacy, Transportation, Unit Secretary Patient Diagnoses : Abdominal transplant unit:Kidney transplantsLiver transplantsPancreas transplantsr/o rejectionInfectionsAKIUncontrolled diabetesHepatology GI Bleed Special Procedures/Unit Details : *****This unit is a combined ICU/PCU unit**** *****Travelers will not be expected to care for ICU level patients. Will only work PCU per facility contact. Does not required ICU exp. ************* Special Equipment : TelemetryBladder scannerDopplersCAPD exchangesKidney biopsy recoveryParacentesis #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 #37391259. 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. Our extensive network of qualified candidates includes nurses, allied healthcare professionals, corporate support professionals and executives.