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
Travel Registered Nurse (RN) โ Progressive Care Unit (PCU) โ Night Shift | Columbus, OH
Travel Registered Nurse (RN) โ Night Shift, PCU in Columbus, OH. 13-week assignment at a leading academic medical center caring for adult and geriatric surgical step-down patients. Join a dynamic healthcare team in Columbus (43210) and advance your travel nursing career.
Job Details
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks (June 1, 2026 โ August 31, 2026)
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,940 โ $2,040 (competitive travel RN pay)
- Location: Columbus, OH 43210 โ Columbus nursing jobs / Ohio travel nursing jobs
- Setting: Surgical Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Step-Down
- Shift: Night โ 3x12-hour shifts (19:00 โ 07:30)
- Hours per Week: 36
- Position Type: On-site Travel RN (PCU RN, Night Shift RN)
Required Qualifications (PCU RN / Step-Down Nurse)
- Minimum 2 years recent PCU, step-down, or telemetry RN experience
- Active RN license (compact or Ohio state license required at submission)
- Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
- BLS and ACLS certifications required
- Experience with telemetry monitoring and ability to pass a telemetry test
- Proficiency with EPIC electronic health record (EPIC charting experience preferred)
- Strong IV start skills, medication administration, phlebotomy, and general nursing fundamentals
- Two professional references (one must be a supervisor or manager)
- Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)
Primary Responsibilities (Progressive Care Unit RN)
- Provide direct care for adult and geriatric patients in a surgical step-down (PCU) environment
- Continuous and remote telemetry monitoring and interpretation
- Administer medications, manage IVs, titrate drips (including insulin drips), and perform phlebotomy
- Wound care, management of surgical drains, and postoperative nursing care
- Patient and family education on care plans, recovery, and discharge instructions
- Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams: respiratory therapy, physical therapy, IV team, and rapid response
- Float to other units as needed to support patient care and staffing
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation using EPIC and comply with clinical protocols
Why Columbus, OH? Located in the lively University District, Columbus blends urban excitement with Midwestern charm. Enjoy a thriving food scene, cultural attractions, parks, and easy access to outdoor activities โ ideal for travel nurses seeking a rewarding assignment and great lifestyle.
Ready to apply? Apply now for this Travel RN โ PCU Night Shift role in Columbus, OH. Submit your RN license, BLS/ACLS certifications, and references to be considered. Join our healthcare team today!
Important Compliance Notice: All candidates must complete the Ohio fingerprinting process immediately upon signing the contract. Delays or lack of cooperation with credentialing requirements, including fingerprinting, may result in your assignment being pushed back or cancelled. This is a critical compliance requirement for travel nurses in Ohio.
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 #477076. 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
professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to
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
learn more.