Local Contract Nurse Senior RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $60-65 per hour
Hanker Systems Inc is seeking a local contract nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit Senior for a local contract nursing job in Columbus, Ohio.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: PCU - Progressive Care UnitDiscipline: RNDuration: 13 weeks40 hours per weekShift: 12 hours, nightsEmployment Type: Local ContractJob Title: Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit (PCU)Facility: Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center – University HospitalLocation: Columbus, OHContract Duration: 13 WeeksShift: Night Shift (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)Schedule: 3x12s (36 hours/week), Every Other WeekendEmployment Type: Travel/ContractPosition OverviewWe are seeking an experienced PCU Registered Nurse (RN) to join the 17 North Mixed Acuity Unit at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. This 32-bed stepdown unit provides care for patients with a wide range of medical and post-surgical conditions requiring progressive care-level monitoring.Unit Highlights32-bed Stepdown/PCU unitAverage daily census: 25–32 patientsMixed acuity: medical and pre/post-surgical patientsPatient Population: AdultKey ResponsibilitiesProvide high-quality, patient-centered care in a progressive care settingMonitor and interpret cardiac rhythms and respond to changesManage patients requiring telemetry and stepdown-level careAdminister medications, including blood products and cardiac drips (non-titrating)Perform IV therapy, central line, and PICC line managementCollaborate with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomesParticipate in rapid response and code teamsMaintain accurate documentation using Epic EMRFloat to other units within the organization as neededRequired QualificationsActive RN license (Ohio or Compact)Minimum 2 years of recent PCU/Stepdown experienceExperience with similar patient populations and acuity levelsBLS & ACLS certifications (AHA)NIHSS certificationExperience with Epic charting systemStrong skills in telemetry and dysrhythmia interpretationPreferred SkillsIV therapy and phlebotomyCentral line/PICC managementRespiratory support (BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, tracheostomy care)Heparin protocols and insulin dripsWound care and wound vac managementPre- and post-surgical patient careAdditional DetailsFloating: Required within OSU systemCall: Not requiredWeekend Requirement: Every other weekendOrientation: 36 hoursFirst-time travelers acceptedTeaching hospital experience preferredFacility HighlightsLarge academic medical centerStrong interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and rapid response teamsOpportunities to work in a high-acuity, fast-paced environmentAbout Hanker Systems IncHealthcare staffing at Hanker Systems Inc is focused on delivering the righttalent to support quality patient care. We partner with healthcare organizationsto provide skilled clinical, health IT, and administrative professionals whenand where they are needed most.We follow strict compliance and credentialing standards, ensuring reliability,accuracy, and trust in every placement. Our employees play a vital role instrengthening healthcare teams, supporting clinicians, and helpingorganizations operate smoothly.At Hanker Systems, healthcare staffing is more than filling roles—it’s aboutmaking a real difference in patient outcomes.BenefitsLicense and certification reimbursementReferral bonus