PCU | RN
Locum Tenens Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse – Travel Nursing Job in Columbus, Ohio
Advance your nursing career with a locum tenens Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse travel job in Columbus, Ohio (43210). This 13-week travel nursing assignment at a top-rated medical center offers you the chance to join a collaborative healthcare team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. Columbus, Ohio is a thriving Midwest city known for its vibrant culture, beautiful parks, and dynamic arts scene—making it an ideal destination for healthcare professionals seeking both career growth and adventure.
Compensation
- Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $1940 - $1990
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks (October 6, 2025 – January 5, 2026)
- Healthcare Setting: Progressive Care Unit (8 West Rhodes)
- Nursing Shifts: Rotating 12-hour shifts (Day: 7:00am–7:30pm; Night: 7:00pm–7:30am)
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Schedule: Weekdays, some weekends, rotating holidays
- On-call: Required
- Patient Ratio: 1:3
- Orientation: 36 hours
- Minimum 2 years of recent Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nursing experience
- Active RN license (compact or Ohio state nursing license required at time of submission)
- ACLS and BCLS certifications required
- Epic charting experience required
- Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
- Travel nursing experience preferred
- Experience in community hospital, LTAC, and Trauma Level I/II settings preferred
- Two professional references required (including one from a manager/director or formal leadership)
- Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)
- Willingness to float to units of equivalent or lower acuity
- Provide high-quality nursing care to Progressive Care Unit patients with cardiac and diverse diagnoses
- Manage chronic ventilated and post-lung transplant patients
- Initiate and manage IVs, arterial lines, central lines, and PICC lines
- Perform telemetry monitoring and interpret dysrhythmias and ABGs
- Administer blood products, titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips, and manage insulin protocols
- Deliver wound care, tracheostomy management, and pre/post hemodialysis care
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including PT, RT, pharmacy, and rapid response
- Float to other nursing units as needed within the organization
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation using Epic
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
About GHR
With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us:
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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