Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

GHR Healthcare - PH Division is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio.

• Specialty:
  PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  04/06/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

PCU Registered Nurse Jobs – Night Shift Travel Nursing Opportunity in Columbus, Ohio

Advance your nursing career with a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse travel assignment in Columbus, Ohio (43210). Join our healthcare team for a 13-week contract on a specialized stroke and neuro stepdown unit, and experience the vibrant culture, dining, and arts scene of Columbus. This opportunity is ideal for experienced travel nurses seeking Ohio nursing jobs in a supportive clinical environment.

• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1940-$2040

• Location: Columbus, Ohio 43210
• Healthcare Setting: 10 BSH Stroke Unit (Neuro Stepdown/PCU)
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (April 6, 2026 – July 6, 2026)
• Shift: 3x12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM), rotating weekdays, weekends, and holidays
• Hours per Week: 36
• Patient Ratio: 1:4
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Floating: Required to float to other units within the healthcare organization as needed

• Minimum 2 years of recent Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience required
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license – compact or Ohio state RN license
• Graduation from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• BLS and NIHSS certifications required; ACLS certification preferred
• EPIC charting experience required
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)
• Ability to complete Ohio fingerprinting promptly upon contract signing
• Two professional references required (at least one from a supervisor/manager or charge RN)
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred

• Provide high-quality clinical care to adult patients on a specialized stroke and neuro stepdown unit
• Monitor and manage patients with neurological diagnoses: stroke, craniotomy, traumatic brain injury, and post-neurosurgery care
• Administer and titrate cardiac drips; manage central/PICC/arterial lines; provide wound care
• Interpret and manage dysrhythmias; administer blood products; follow heparin protocols
• Utilize EPIC for clinical documentation and patient management
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, and more
• Float to other units within the healthcare organization as needed
• Maintain strict adherence to infection control and isolation precautions

Discover rewarding travel nursing jobs in Ohio and join our healthcare team dedicated to excellence in patient care. Apply now to secure your PCU Registered Nurse travel assignment in Columbus!

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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Planet Healthcare Job . 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

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