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: 07/13/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nurse | Columbus, OH 43210

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) travel job in Columbus, OH — 13-week assignment; Ohio RN required, 2+ years clinical experience, BCLS & IV certification. Join a leading academic medical center and advance your med-surg/PCU nursing career.

About the Assignment

Join a dynamic healthcare team in the heart of Columbus, Ohio, as a PCU Nurse on a 13-week travel assignment at a top academic medical center. This mixed med-surg PCU cares for adult and geriatric patients and offers a fast-paced, collaborative acute care environment ideal for experienced Progressive Care Unit RNs and travel nurses.

Job Details

• Job Type: Travel Nurse – Registered Nurse (RN), Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Location: Columbus, OH 43210 (Central Columbus, Ohio healthcare jobs)
• Unit/Setting: 11 West Doan Hall – General Medicine, mixed med-surg PCU
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (Start: 7/13/2026 – End: 10/12/2026)
• Shift: Day shifts, 3x12-hour (07:00 – 19:30), weekdays plus some weekends
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940 – $2,040
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics (med-surg, progressive care)
• Unit Details: 27 beds, daily census ~23, typical patient ratio 1:4
• Parking: Multiple permit options available

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Active Ohio Registered Nurse (RN) license (compact or state license in hand at time of submission)
• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience; progressive care, med-surg, or step-down experience preferred
• BCLS (AHA) and IV certification required; PICC/IV therapy experience preferred
• Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• EPIC EMR experience preferred (electronic health record proficiency)
• Strong communication, critical thinking, prioritization, and multitasking skills
• Previous travel nursing experience a plus
• Ability and willingness to float to lower-acuity units as needed
• Two professional references required (at least one from manager/director or formal leadership)
• Seasonal flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide progressive care nursing for adult and geriatric patients, managing complex med-surg needs
• Start and manage IVs, including PICC line care and troubleshooting
• Administer medications safely and monitor patient responses; follow medication administration policies
• Interpret cardiac rhythms and manage dysrhythmias; administer oxygen therapy and manage chest tubes as indicated
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop nursing care plans
• Educate patients and families on treatments, discharge planning, and self-care
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (physical therapy, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, social work, case management)
• Document accurately in EPIC EMR and maintain compliance with hospital policies and safety protocols
• Participate on rapid response and code teams when required
• Float to other units within the organization as staffing needs dictate

Experience the energy of Columbus while advancing your nursing career in a supportive, innovative environment. This travel nursing opportunity is ideal for PCU RNs and med-surg nurses seeking clinical growth in an academic medical center.

Apply now to join our healthcare team today — submit your Ohio RN license and two references to be considered for this Progressive Care Unit RN travel assignment 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 #487651. 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

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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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