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

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse – Night Shift | Travel RN – Columbus, OH

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-week travel RN assignment in Columbus, OH 43210. Night shift role for experienced PCU RNs with telemetry and EPIC experience needed for an acute care ortho trauma unit.

• Location: Columbus, OH 43210 (Columbus nursing jobs / Ohio travel nurse)
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (April 6, 2026 – July 6, 2026)
• Shift: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts per week (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Unit: Surgical Ortho Trauma PCU (21 North)
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics with acute ortho trauma and PCU-level needs

• Minimum 2 years of recent Progressive Care Unit (PCU) or step-down RN experience
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license — compact license accepted;
  Ohio state license required at submission
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Experience with EPIC electronic medical record (EMR)
• Telemetry experience required
• Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• Two professional references (one from a manager/director or formal leadership; second may be a charge RN)
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)
• Ability to float to different units within the organization as needed
• Previous charge experience and Level I trauma experience preferred

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to PCU patients, including diagnoses such as SBO, falls, lacerations, pneumonia, head injuries/TBI, trauma, ileus, fistula, and fractures
• Perform IV starts, medication administration, patient monitoring, and patient education
• Interpret and manage telemetry and dysrhythmias; manage cardiac drips and titration
• Care for patients with spinal cord injuries, substance withdrawal, skin grafts, tracheostomies, wounds, and surgical drains
• Manage central lines, PICC lines, and peripheral lines; administer blood products
• Utilize rapid response and code teams as needed
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, and social services
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in EPIC
• Adhere to isolation precautions and PPE protocols
• Float to other units within the organization as required

• Work in a high-acuity acute care ortho trauma Progressive Care Unit (PCU RN role)
• Gain valuable experience managing telemetry, EPIC charting, and trauma cases
• Explore Columbus, OH — known for a vibrant arts scene, parks, dining, and friendly neighborhoods
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1940-$2040/week
• Competitive pay and travel nurse benefits (typical for travel RN assignments)

Experience the best of Columbus while making a difference in patient care. If you are an experienced PCU Registered Nurse (RN) looking for Columbus nursing jobs or an Ohio travel nurse opportunity, apply now to join a supportive team in a leading acute care ortho trauma unit. Apply now — join our healthcare team today!

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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