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

GHR Healthcare - PH Division 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 Jobs – Travel Nursing Contract (Night Shift) – Columbus, Ohio

Advance your nursing career as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse on the 9 BSH Ortho Neuro Spine Unit in Columbus, Ohio (43210). This travel nursing contract offers a dynamic healthcare job in central Ohio, providing clinical support to patients in a top-rated medical facility. Experience the vibrant city life, excellent dining, and beautiful parks while making a real impact in patient care.

PCU Nursing Job Details

Location: Columbus, Ohio 43210 (Ohio nursing jobs)

Unit: 9 BSH Ortho Neuro Spine Unit (Med Surg/PCU)

Assignment Length: 13 weeks (January 12, 2026 – April 13, 2026)

Shift: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts per week (19:00 – 07:30)

Hours per Week: 36

Estimated Weekly Pay: $1940 – $1990

Patient Ratio: 1:3-4

Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend

Orientation: 24 hours

Scrub Color: Navy Blue

Employment Type: Travel nursing contract

Registered Nurse Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of recent PCU or Medical Surgical nursing experience

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio or compact state (must be in hand at submission)

Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program

BLS certification required; ACLS certification preferred

Experience with telemetry and Epic EMR preferred

Ability to float to units of equivalent or lower acuity within the hospital

Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only); COVID-19 vaccine not required

Two professional references required (at least one from a manager/director or formal leadership)

First-time travel nurses welcome!

PCU Nurse Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality patient care to individuals recovering from orthopedic and neuro spine surgeries, including total hip/knee replacements and spinal cord injuries

Monitor and interpret telemetry, manage arterial and central lines, and administer blood products

Care for patients with tracheostomies, feeding tubes, and surgical drains

Administer and titrate cardiac and insulin drips as appropriate

Perform wound care, phlebotomy, and IV therapy

Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including IV, PT, RT, pharmacy, and social services

Float to other nursing units within the hospital system as needed

Maintain accurate documentation using Epic EMR

Uphold infection control and isolation precautions

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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.

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Planet Healthcare Job ID #438637. 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 - PH Division

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uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive

compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely

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