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

Planet 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: 12/01/2025

Duration: 13 weeks

36 hours per week

Shift: 12 hours

Employment Type: Travel

PCU Float Pool Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Columbus, Ohio

Advance your nursing career as a PCU Float Pool Registered Nurse (RN) with a travel contract in Columbus, Ohio (43210). This high-demand healthcare job offers you the chance to work across multiple progressive care units (PCU/Stepdown) at top Columbus hospitals, including Ross Heart, Brain & Spine, and Dodd campuses. Join our healthcare team and experience the vibrant culture, welcoming community, and career growth opportunities that Columbus, Ohio nursing jobs provide.

Travel Nursing Job Details

Location: Columbus, OH 43210 (Ohio nursing jobs)

Setting: PCU Float Pool – Stepdown/PCU-type patients

Contract Type: Travel Registered Nurse

Start Date: December 1, 2025

End Date: March 2, 2026

Duration: 13-week contract

Shift: Night shifts, 3x12-hour (19:00 - 07:30)

Hours per Week: 36

Patient Ratios: 1:3-4

Weekend Coverage: Required

Estimated Weekly Salary: $1940 - $1990

Registered Nurse Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of recent PCU/Stepdown RN experience (Progressive Care Unit experience preferred)

Active RN license (compact or Ohio state RN license required at time of submission)

Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program

BLS and ACLS certifications required

EPIC charting experience required

Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)

Two professional references (at least one from a manager, director, or formal nursing leadership)

NIHSS certification preferred

Previous charge nurse experience preferred

PCU RN Responsibilities

Float to any stepdown/PCU area and potentially other hospital campuses as needed

Deliver high-quality patient care to adult and geriatric populations with diverse diagnoses

Perform IV starts, telemetry monitoring, and manage cardiac drips (no titration)

Utilize Epic for electronic charting and documentation

Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including IV therapy, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy, and more

Administer blood products, manage central/PICC lines, chest tubes, and provide tracheostomy care

Interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs) and cardiac dysrhythmias

Participate in rapid response and code teams as needed

Maintain isolation precautions and perform wound care management

Support pre- and post-hemodialysis and neurosurgery patients

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.

Planet Healthcare Job ID #427171. 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 Planet Healthcare

Delivering Vital Healthcare Talent. Today.

Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide array of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare.

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Let’s face it; finding a new job can be scary. Whether you’re currently employed or in between positions, the search can feel overwhelming. If you’re looking for support, guidance and an upper-hand on the competition, you’ve come to the right place. We know that not every job, company or commute is right for everyone, so Planet Healthcare recruiters are trained to not only discuss our open job orders, but to find out about your search and take a proactive approach to the market. Our recruiters are experts in this industry and we are your advocate and partner during your job search. We look forward to working with you soon.

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Benefits

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

401k retirement plan

Weekly pay

Referral bonus

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