Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - per week

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: 01/12/2026

Duration: 13 weeks

36 hours per week

Shift: 12 hours

Employment Type: Travel

PCU Registered Nurse – Travel Nursing Jobs in Columbus, Ohio

Advance your nursing career as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) with a travel contract in Columbus, Ohio (43210). Join our healthcare team at the James Corrections Health Unit, providing specialized clinical support in a secure corrections environment and floating to Oncology Medical-Surgical units. Columbus is a top destination for Ohio nursing jobs, offering a vibrant community, thriving arts scene, and excellent quality of life.

Travel Nurse Job Details

Location: Columbus, Ohio (43210)

Contract Length: 13-16 weeks

Start Date: January 5, 2026

End Date: April 27, 2026

Employment Type: Travel RN, On-Site

Shift: 12-hour rotating shifts (Day: 07:00-19:30, Night: 19:00-07:30), 3 shifts/week

Hours per Week: 36

Unit: James Corrections Health Unit - PCU (may float to Oncology Medical-Surgical units)

Estimated Weekly Salary: $1940 - $1990

Registered Nurse Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience in PCU, Medical-Surgical, or Telemetry nursing

Active Registered Nurse license (compact or Ohio RN license required)

Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program

BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required

ACLS and NIHSS certifications preferred

EPIC charting experience required

Previous charge nurse experience preferred

Ability to float between Oncology MS and PCU units

Must complete Ohio fingerprinting promptly after booking

Two professional references required (one from a manager/director or supervisor)

PCU Nurse Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality patient care in a secure corrections health unit and float to Oncology Medical-Surgical units

Prioritize staff and patient safety in a locked unit environment

Manage nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:3 (PCU), 1:4-5 (Medical-Surgical)

Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms; respond to emergencies

Administer medications; manage IVs, central lines, and PICC lines

Care for patients with oncology diagnoses, post-surgical needs, and medical conditions (COPD, sepsis, renal failure)

Document care using EPIC; manage medications with Pyxis

Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams: pharmacy, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, radiology, and social services

Participate in rapid response and code teams

Maintain compliance with facility and Ohio state requirements, including credentialing and fingerprinting

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision About GHR

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.

We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.

We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com. 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 #434626. 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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