Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Job Description
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
PCU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nurse, Nights | Columbus, OH 43210/n
/n PCU Registered Nurse (Travel) – Nights in Columbus, OH 43210. Join a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) travel nursing assignment in Medical Oncology providing high-acuity care. Ideal candidates have Epic experience, BLS/ACLS, and at least 1 year of recent PCU or acute care experience. Competitive weekly pay $1,940–$2,040 for a 16-week assignment./n
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Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940 – $2,040/n
Location: Columbus, OH 43210 (Columbus healthcare & Ohio travel nursing jobs)/n
Setting: Medical Oncology PCU (18 East & West)/n
Contract Duration: 16 weeks (Start: 6/15/2026 – End: 10/5/2026)/n
Shift: Night, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00 – 07:30)/n
Hours per Week: 36/n
Employment Type: Travel RN / Travel Nurse/n
Orientation: 72 hours (Week 1: Mon–Fri dayshift; Week 2: 36 hours on-unit with preceptor)/n
Scheduling: Self-schedule requests accommodated — flexible scheduling for travel nurses/n
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Minimum 1 year of current PCU or progressive/acute care experience within the last 3 years/n
Valid RN license: compact or Ohio state license required at time of submission/n
Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program/n
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS required/n
Epic electronic health record (EHR) charting experience required/n
2 professional references (minimum 1 from manager/director or formal leadership)/n
Required to float to units of equal or lower acuity/n
Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only); COVID-19 vaccine not required/n
Previous travel nursing experience preferred; oncology experience preferred but not required/n
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Deliver high-acuity clinical care to medical oncology and PCU patients, supporting improved patient outcomes/n
Monitor and interpret dysrhythmias and arterial blood gases (ABGs); manage telemetry and cardiac drips/n
Administer blood products and IV therapies; chemotherapy administration preferred/n
Manage central lines, PICC lines, peripheral IVs, and surgical drains; perform dressing changes and line care/n
Provide feeding tube care, tracheostomy management, wound care and wound vac management/n
Utilize rapid response teams and adhere to infection prevention and safety protocols/n
Operate specialized equipment: GE telemetry monitors, bladder scanner, Alaris pumps, PCA pumps, Stryker beds, continuous bladder irrigation/n
Float to other PCU or Med-Surg Oncology units as needed and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (PT, RT, Radiology, Pharmacy, Social Services)/n
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/n Experience Columbus, a vibrant city known for its thriving arts scene, diverse culinary offerings, and welcoming neighborhoods. As Ohio's capital, Columbus boasts world-class healthcare institutions and a dynamic downtown, making it an ideal destination for travel nurses seeking both professional growth and exciting local attractions. Advance your career in a supportive, innovative clinical environment while enjoying all that Columbus has to offer. This travel nursing job provides hands-on oncology and PCU experience with a robust orientation and flexible scheduling. Apply now to join our healthcare team and secure this Columbus, Ohio travel nurse opportunity!/n
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/n Apply now: Submit your RN license, certifications, and references to be considered for this PCU Registered Nurse (RN) travel assignment in Columbus, OH. Join our care team today./n
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 #472808. 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
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