RN - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - Travel - Night Shift

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit
Location: Columbus, OH

Agency: Revolution Healthcare Services

Pay: $2,300 per week

Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours

Contract Duration: 16 Weeks

Start Date: 10/19/2026

About the Position
# Job Opportunity – Progressive Care / Medical Oncology RN – Ohio Start Date: October 19, 2026
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour rotating shifts (Day/Night or Night); assignments reviewed every 4-week scheduling period based on department needs
Highlights:

• 36-bed Oncology Telemetry unit with over 24 progressive care beds and high-acuity patient population
• Patient mix 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
• Oncology experience preferred but not required – ICU and PCU backgrounds also successful
• Epic charting system with GE telemetry monitors, Alaris pumps, and standard progressive care equipment
• 72-hour orientation with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including pharmacy, respiratory, PT, and rapid response teams

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of acute care nursing experience with at least 1 year of PCU experience (must be current within the last 12 months)
• Active RN license (Compact or Ohio state license required at time of submission)
• Certifications: BLS,

  ACLS

  , and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Nursing education from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Previous travel experience preferred
• Willingness to float to units of equivalent or lower acuity
• 2 professional references required (at least 1 from manager/director or formal leadership; Charge RN acceptable as second reference)

Essential Skills:
Interpretation of dysrhythmias and use of rapid response teams
Accessing ports, blood product administration, and central/PICC line management
IV starts, feeding tube care, and heparin protocols
Managing cardiac drips (no titration), PCA pumps, and chest tube management
BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, tracheostomy management, and ABG interpretation
Strong infection prevention protocols and patient fall prevention practices
Preferred Skills:
Chemotherapy administration and monitoring
IV insulin and insulin drip titration protocols
Cardiac drip titration and management of dysrhythmias
Arterial line management, wound care/wound VAC, and surgical drain management
Phlebotomy and non-invasive airway management
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This progressive care oncology unit offers the opportunity to care for high-acuity patients in a supportive, team-based environment with strong interdisciplinary collaboration. You'll gain valuable experience in medical oncology while utilizing advanced critical care skills in a telemetry setting. The unit emphasizes evidence-based practice with a focus on infection prevention and patient safety, making it an excellent opportunity for professional growth in specialty nursing.
Additional Information:
Important Compliance Notes: Strict compliance deadline of Tuesday prior to start date with no exceptions. Ohio fingerprinting must be completed immediately upon contract signing. Candidates unresponsive to credentialing may experience delays or cancellation. One pre-approved time-off request permitted and must be included with submission.
Vaccination Requirements: Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only); COVID-19 vaccine not required
Parking Information: Multiple parking options available through CampusParc ranging from shuttle service ($196.20/year) to garage access ($224.80/month). Detailed parking information provided upon hire.
Eligibility: Former employees eligible after 6 months away from the facility. Current employees ineligible for travel assignments. Local candidates accepted at the same rate.
Requirements
Required for Onboarding
ACLS
General Progressive Care Unit

PALS

PCU

Progressive Care RN