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
PCU Registered Nurse Jobs – Travel Nursing Assignment in Columbus, Ohio
Advance your nursing career as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse with a travel assignment in Columbus, OH (43210). Join a leading healthcare team in a renowned medical center, specializing in abdominal transplant care. Experience the vibrant culture, arts, and community of Columbus while making a difference in patient lives.
Ohio Nursing Job Details
- Location: Columbus, OH 43210
- Assignment Type: Travel RN
- Unit: 10 Rhodes Transplant (Abdominal Transplant Unit)
- Start Date: January 26, 2026
- End Date: April 27, 2026
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12 hour day shifts (07:00 - 19:30), weekdays with occasional weekends and rotating holidays
- Hours per Week: 36
- Patient Ratio: 1:5
- On-Site Position
PCU RN Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio or compact state
- Minimum 2 years of recent Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nursing experience
- ACLS and BLS certifications required
- Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
- Epic charting system experience preferred
- Previous travel nursing experience preferred
- Ability to float to units of equivalent or lower acuity
- Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)
- Two professional references (one from a manager/director or formal leader)
PCU Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality clinical care to adult patients in the Progressive Care Unit, focusing on abdominal transplant cases (kidney, liver, pancreas)
- Monitor and assess for organ rejection, infection, acute kidney injury, diabetes management, hepatology, and GI bleeds
- Perform IV starts, telemetry monitoring, and dysrhythmia interpretation
- Care for patients post-kidney biopsy and paracentesis procedures
- Document and coordinate patient care using Epic EMR
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams: Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Radiology, Social Services, Pharmacy
- Maintain a safe, supportive environment for patients and families
- Float to other units as needed within the organization
Discover rewarding healthcare jobs in Columbus, Ohio—enjoy beautiful parks, a lively downtown, and a welcoming community. Apply now to join our healthcare team and take your nursing career to the next level with this exceptional travel RN opportunity!
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 #444374. 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.
