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

Travel PCU Registered Nurse (RN) – Surgical Oncology – Columbus, OH (43210)

Travel PCU Registered Nurse (RN) – Surgical Oncology in Columbus, OH (43210). 16-week travel nurse assignment; night shift;
Ohio RN required; BLS, ACLS, NIHSS. Advance your nursing career on a high-acuity Progressive Care Unit (PCU) supporting adult and geriatric surgical oncology patients. Join a collaborative team on a busy mixed-acuity floor and enjoy life in vibrant Columbus, OH.

• Location: Columbus, OH 43210 — Travel nurse opportunity in a major Ohio medical hub (Columbus nursing jobs, Ohio travel nursing)
• Assignment: 16-week travel assignment (start: April 6, 2026
  • end: July 27, 2026)
• Title: PCU Registered Nurse (RN) / Progressive Care Unit RN / Surgical Oncology nurse (Travel Nurse)
• Shift: Nights — 3x12-hour shifts (19:00 – 07:30), 36 hours/week
• Unit: 12 East and West Surgical Oncology — mixed PCU/Med-Surg acuity (stepdown experience valued)
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1940 – $2040 (gross, based on 36 hours) — competitive travel nurse pay
• Orientation: 72 hours (first week Mon–Fri days; second week 36 hours on-unit with preceptor)
• Charting / EMR: Epic EMR (proficiency preferred)
• Schedule Notes: Self-scheduling requests considered prior to final schedule; weekend shifts variable; may float to other acute care oncology units as needed

• Minimum 2 years recent RN experience, with at least 1 year of current PCU/stepdown or Med-Surg specialty experience within the last 3 years
• Graduate of an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Active Ohio RN license or Compact RN license (must be in hand at submission)
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• ONS Chemotherapy certification preferred (oncology nurse/chemotherapy administration)
• Proficiency with Epic EMR and telemetry monitoring
• Two professional references required (at least one from a manager/director or formal leader; Charge RN acceptable for second)
• Flu vaccination required (medical exemptions only); COVID-19 vaccine not required
• Ability to complete Ohio fingerprinting promptly upon contract signing
• Must meet experience requirements within the 3 most recent years

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate care to surgical oncology patients across PCU and Med-Surg acuity levels
• Manage patients with diagnoses such as breast, thyroid, melanoma, hepatobiliary, colorectal, reconstructive plastics, orthopedic, and cardiothoracic surgeries
• Administer chemotherapy, blood transfusions, IV antibiotics, and manage continuous drips (insulin, heparin)
• Respond to oncologic emergencies, including cytokine release syndrome and other critical events
• Monitor and interpret cardiac telemetry and manage dysrhythmias
• Provide chest tube, tracheostomy, and advanced wound care as needed
• Implement infection prevention, fall-prevention, and safety protocols
• Document accurately in Epic EMR and communicate effectively with interdisciplinary teams
• Collaborate with IV teams, PT, RT, Radiology, Social Services, Pharmacy, and Rapid Response teams
• Float to other acute care oncology units as needed to support patient care and staffing

Why Columbus? The 43210 area offers a thriving university district, parks, and a vibrant arts and food scene. This Columbus travel nursing job provides the energy of a major city with the warmth of a welcoming community — ideal for travel nurses and oncology RNs seeking professional growth.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our surgical oncology team as a PCU Registered Nurse (RN) in Columbus, OH. Start your next travel nurse assignment and advance your oncology nursing career — apply today!

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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.

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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