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

Travel Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse Job – Columbus, Ohio

Advance your nursing career as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse in Columbus, Ohio (ZIP 43210). This travel nursing job offers a unique opportunity to provide high-quality care within a secure corrections health unit. Join our dedicated healthcare team and make a meaningful impact on adult patients with oncology and medical-surgical needs. Columbus is a top destination for Ohio nursing jobs, known for its vibrant culture and excellent quality of life.

PCU Registered Nurse Job Details

Location: Columbus, OH 43210 (Ohio healthcare jobs)

Contract Length: 13-16 weeks (travel nursing contract)

Start Date: January 12, 2026

End Date: May 4, 2026

Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse

Setting: Corrections Health Unit (secure, locked unit)

Shifts: 12-hour rotating shifts (Days: 07:00-19:30, Nights: 19:00-07:30), 3 shifts/week

Hours per Week: 36

Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $1940 - $1990/week

Patient Population: Adult inmates with oncology and medical-surgical/telemetry needs

PCU RN Qualifications

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

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

Experience with EPIC electronic charting system

BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required

ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) and NIHSS certifications preferred

Oncology nursing experience preferred

Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program

Ability to float to Oncology, Medical-Surgical, and PCU units as needed

Completion of Ohio fingerprinting/background check upon contract signing

Two professional references (one from a nurse manager, director, or supervisor)

PCU Nurse Responsibilities

Deliver patient-centered nursing care in a secure corrections health environment

Float between Progressive Care Unit, Medical-Surgical, and Oncology units as assigned

Monitor and manage patients with oncology diagnoses, post-surgical care, COPD, sepsis, renal failure, and other acute medical conditions

Interpret and manage cardiac dysrhythmias and telemetry monitoring

Administer medications, blood products, and manage IV therapies (central lines, peripheral lines, PICC lines)

Provide respiratory support (CPAP/BIPAP, HFNC, tracheostomy care, oxygen therapy)

Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams: pharmacy, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, and rapid response teams

Utilize Pyxis for medication administration and EPIC for clinical documentation

Participate in emergency response, rapid response, and code teams as needed

Maintain compliance with facility policies, 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.

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.

Planet Healthcare Job ID #439291. 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

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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