GHR 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: 01/26/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse – Travel Nursing Job, Night Shift, Columbus, Ohio
Advance your nursing career as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse in Columbus, Ohio (43210). This travel nursing job offers the opportunity to provide specialized care in a surgical step-down unit, supporting adult and geriatric patients recovering from complex medical conditions and surgeries. Join our healthcare team and experience the vibrant community and career growth that Columbus healthcare jobs offer.
PCU RN Job Details
- Location: Columbus, Ohio 43210
- Assignment Type: Travel Nursing Contract
- Unit: Progressive Care Unit (Surgical Step-Down)
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM), 3 shifts/week (36 hours/week)
- Contract Length: 13 weeks (Start: 1/26/2026 – End: 4/27/2026)
- Patient Population: Adults and Geriatrics
- Unit Details: 23 beds, daily census of 22, patient ratios 4-5:1
- Orientation: 24 hours
Registered Nurse Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of recent PCU or Step-Down RN experience
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (compact or Ohio state license required)
- Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
- BLS and ACLS certifications (V Cert also required)
- EPIC charting experience required
- Telemetry test required; experience monitoring telemetry patients
- Proficient in IV starts, medication administration, patient education, and general nursing care
- Ability to float to units of equivalent or lower acuity as needed
- Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)
- Two professional references required (at least one from a supervisor/manager or formal leader)
PCU Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality nursing care to post-surgical and medical overflow patients in a progressive care setting
- Monitor and interpret telemetry, manage dysrhythmias, and respond to rapid response/code situations
- Administer medications, manage IVs, perform phlebotomy and wound care
- Educate patients and families on care plans and recovery processes
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including IV, respiratory, physical therapy, pharmacy, and social services
- Document patient care accurately using EPIC electronic health records
- Maintain infection control and isolation precautions
- Float to other hospital units as required based on patient census and staffing needs
Apply now to join our Columbus, Ohio healthcare team and enjoy world-class dining, arts, and outdoor activities while advancing your nursing career in a supportive and innovative environment!
Benefits
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 #443877. 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
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.
