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

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse – Night Shift Travel Nursing Job in Columbus, Ohio

PCU Registered Nurse Job Details

Location: Columbus, Ohio 43210 (Ohio nursing jobs)

Unit: 10 BSH Stroke Unit (PCU/Neuro Stepdown)

Contract Length: 13 weeks (Start: 1/12/2026 – End: 4/13/2026)

Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM), rotating weekdays, weekends, and holidays

Hours per Week: 36

Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,940 – $1,990

Patient Ratio: 1:4

Orientation: 24 hours

Floating: Required to float to other hospital units as needed

Flu Vaccine: Required (medical exemptions only)

COVID-19 Vaccine: Not required

PCU RN Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of recent Progressive Care Unit (PCU) or Medical-Surgical RN experience required

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

Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program

BLS certification (required)

EPIC electronic health records experience (required)

ACLS and NIHSS certifications preferred

Previous charge nurse experience preferred

Ability to provide two professional references (one from a manager/director or formal leadership role; charge RN acceptable for second reference)

Must complete Ohio fingerprinting promptly upon contract signing

Former employees eligible if away for 6+ months; current employees ineligible for travel nursing roles

PCU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality, compassionate nursing care to adult patients on a busy stroke and neuro stepdown unit

Monitor and manage patients with neurological diagnoses, including stroke, craniotomy, traumatic brain injury, and other complex neuro conditions

Administer medications, titrate cardiac drips, and manage central and peripheral lines

Interpret and manage cardiac telemetry and dysrhythmias

Provide care for patients with feeding tubes, lumbar drains, and post-neurosurgical needs

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

Float to other hospital units within the organization as needed

Maintain accurate documentation using EPIC electronic health records

Adhere to infection control and isolation precautions

Discover the best of Columbus, OH—home to leading universities, a vibrant downtown, and a welcoming healthcare community. Join our Progressive Care Unit nursing team today and take the next step in your travel nursing career in Ohio! Benefits

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 #437861. 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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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

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