GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Stepdown
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 11/02/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours
Employment Type: Travel
Travel PCU Registered Nurse Job in Columbus, Ohio
Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and confident Progressive Care Unit (PCU) RN to support a specialized transplant and hepatology patient population. This travel RN job offers the opportunity to work with an interdisciplinary healthcare team while expanding your clinical skills in a highly collaborative stepdown environment. First-time travelers are welcome to apply.
Job Details
Position: PCU Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
Start Date: 10/05/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
Schedule: 3 x 12-hour night shifts per week (36 hours/week)
Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
Weekends/Holidays: Weekend coverage required; rotating holidays may apply
Float Requirement: Float within the organization as needed
Charting System: Epic
Unit Focus: Mixed-acuity adult PCU with transplant, hepatology, telemetry, and stepdown patient care
Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,940 - $2,040
Job Requirements
Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
Current Registered Nurse license in hand at time of submission
ACLS and BLS required
Epic experience preferred or required
Strong telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation skills
Comfortable caring for adult patients in a progressive care or stepdown setting
Experience with central line and peripheral IV management
Ability to work in a collaborative, fast-moving clinical environment
Responsibilities
Provide high-quality nursing care to mixed-acuity adult patients in a PCU setting
Monitor telemetry and respond appropriately to changes in patient status
Support patients with kidney, liver, and pancreas transplants, as well as hepatology and GI-related needs
Assist with recovery care following procedures such as kidney biopsy and paracentesis
Manage IV therapy, central lines, PICC lines, and related line care
Administer and monitor IV insulin protocols and other ordered therapies
Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, rehabilitation, and other support services
Maintain accurate documentation and deliver safe, compassionate, patient-centered care
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 #513486. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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
learn more.
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