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/Oncology Telemetry RN – Ohio

Start Date:

November 2, 2026

Location:

Columbus, Ohio

Compensation:

Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule:

12-hour rotating shifts (days/nights/combination based on departmental needs); shift assignments reviewed every 4-week scheduling period; weekend shifts variable based on unit needs

Highlights:

• 36-bed Oncology Telemetry unit with over 24 beds dedicated to Progressive Care Unit (PCU) level of care
• Patient population includes solid tumor, orthopedic oncology, and thoracic oncology diagnoses
• Nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:3 for PCU patients, 1:4-5 for Med-Surg Telemetry patients
• Epic charting system with GE telemetry monitoring
• 72-hour comprehensive orientation program
• Strong interdisciplinary support including physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
• Heavy emphasis on infection prevention protocols and patient safety initiatives

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of acute care nursing experience with at least 1 year of current PCU experience
• Active RN license (Compact or Ohio state license required at time of submission)
• Current certifications: BLS (BCLS), ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Graduation from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred
• Required to float to units of equivalent or lower acuity levels
• Two professional references required (at least one from manager/director or formal leadership)
• Must complete Ohio fingerprinting process immediately upon contract signing
• Flu vaccination required (medical exemptions only)

Essential Clinical Skills:

• Dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Accessing and managing ports; blood product administration
• Central line, PICC line, and peripheral line care and management
• IV initiation and maintenance; heparin protocols
• Cardiac drip management and titration
• PCA pump management
• Chest tube management (Emerson/Pleur-evac)
• Respiratory support: High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), CPAP/BiPAP, tracheostomy management
• Arterial blood gas interpretation
• Feeding tube care and management
• Use of rapid response teams

Preferred Skills:

• Oncology nursing experience (preferred but not required; ICU and PCU backgrounds also excel in this role)
• Chemotherapy administration and monitoring
• IV insulin protocols and insulin drip titration
• Wound care and wound VAC management
• Arterial line management
• Surgical drain management
• Phlebotomy

Equipment & Technology:

GE telemetry monitoring system (B450 monitors), Alaris pumps, Stryker beds, bladder scanners, continuous bladder irrigation, PCA pumps, and standard progressive care equipment

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers the opportunity to provide high-acuity progressive care to an oncology patient population in a specialized telemetry environment. You'll work alongside a collaborative interdisciplinary team dedicated to excellence in patient safety and infection prevention while developing expertise in both oncology and critical care nursing. The unit's focus on complex medical-surgical and oncology patients provides diverse clinical experiences that enhance professional growth, supported by comprehensive orientation and robust clinical resources.

Additional Information:

Rotating shift assignments may include days, nights, or a combination based on staffing needs. Former employees are eligible after being away from the facility for 6 months or more. Current employees are ineligible for travel positions. Local candidates accepted at the same rate. One pre-approved time-off request permitted per contract. Strict compliance deadline of Tuesday prior to start date with no exceptions. Professional growth and development opportunities available along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Note: Parking options are available through the facility's parking services with various permit levels ranging from shuttle-accessible lots to direct garage access. Details provided upon acceptance.

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