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

Travel PCU Registered Nurse Jobs – Night Shift – Columbus, Ohio

Advance your nursing career with a high-demand Travel Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse position in Columbus, OH (ZIP 43210). Join the 8 East Rhodes Progressive Care team for a 13-week travel nursing assignment, delivering exceptional clinical support and patient care to adult and geriatric populations. Experience the vibrant healthcare community of Columbus—renowned for its arts, dining, and welcoming neighborhoods—while working in one of Ohio’s top hospitals.

PCU Registered Nurse Job Details

Job Title: Travel PCU Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Columbus, Ohio 43210

Healthcare Facility: 8 East Rhodes Progressive Care Unit

Assignment Length: 13 weeks (Start: December 1, 2025 – End: March 2, 2026)

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

Weekly Hours: 36

Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,940 - $1,990

Patient Ratio: 1:3

Orientation: 36 hours

Rotating Holidays: Required

Float Requirement: Must float to units of equivalent or lower acuity within the healthcare organization

PCU RN Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of recent Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nursing experience

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (compact RN license or Ohio RN license required at time of application)

Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program

BCLS and ACLS certifications required

Proficient with EPIC electronic health record (EHR) system

Clinical skills: IV start, telemetry, central line care/management, heparin protocols, high flow nasal cannula, dysrhythmia interpretation, IV insulin protocols, management of cardiac drips (no titration), management of dysrhythmias, insulin drip titration

Previous travel nurse experience preferred

Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)

Two professional references required (one from a manager/director or formal leadership, one from a Charge RN)

PCU Nurse Responsibilities

Provide high-quality patient care to adults and geriatric patients with diverse diagnoses, including renal, hepatology, cardiology, pulmonology, and adult cystic fibrosis

Monitor and manage cardiac drips, heparin, insulin drips, and initiate pressors (transfer to ICU as needed)

Operate specialized healthcare equipment such as lift equipment, IV ultrasound machine, and bladder scanner

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

Float to other nursing units within the hospital as required

Maintain accurate clinical documentation using EPIC EHR

Participate in rotating holiday coverage as part of the nursing team

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 #422217. 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

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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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Benefits

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

401k retirement plan

Weekly pay

Referral bonus

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