PCU | RN

GHR Healthcare; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 88,270 - 90,545; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Matching

Healthcare benefits

Dental and Vision coverage

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Travel Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse in Columbus, Ohio. The role offers competitive pay and a dynamic work environment. Candidates must have at least 2 years of PCU experience and relevant certifications. Responsibilities include managing complex patients and collaborating with healthcare teams. This travel assignment is for 13 weeks with rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent Progressive Care Unit RN experience.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Two professional references required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to PCU patients.
• Manage chronic ventilated and post-lung transplant patients.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

Skills

Progressive Care Unit RN experience

ACLS certification

BCLS certification

Epic electronic charting experience

Community hospital RN experience

Education

Graduate of ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program

Job description

Overview

Travel Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse position in Columbus, Ohio (zip code 43210). This locum tenens RN assignment offers the opportunity to work in a top-rated Ohio healthcare facility, gain valuable clinical experience, and contribute to patient care in a dynamic city environment.

Job Details

• Job Title: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse – Travel/Locum Tenens
• Location: Columbus, OH 43210
• Unit: 8 West Rhodes Progressive Care
• Employment Type: Travel RN assignment (locum tenens)
• Shifts: Rotating Day (07:00 - 19:30) and Night (19:00 - 07:30) shifts
• Shift Duration: 12-hour shifts
• Hours per Week: 36
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 20, 2025
• End Date: January 19, 2026
• Schedule: Weekdays, some weekends, rotating holidays; self-scheduling
• On-call: Required
• Patient Ratio: 1:3
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1940–$1990

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent Progressive Care Unit (PCU) RN experience
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (compact or Ohio state RN license)
• ACLS and BCLS certifications required
• Experience with Epic electronic charting system
• Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred
• Community hospital RN experience required
• Trauma Level I or II experience preferred
• Willingness to float to units of equivalent or lower acuity
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)
• Two professional references required (one from a manager/director or formal leadership)

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to PCU patients with cardiac and complex medical needs
• Manage chronic ventilated and post-lung transplant patients
• Perform IV starts, telemetry monitoring, and arterial/central line management
• Administer blood products and titrate cardiac, vasoactive, and insulin drips
• Interpret arterial blood gases and cardiac dysrhythmias
• Care for ventilated patients, manage tracheostomies, feeding tubes, and wound vacs
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams (physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, etc.)
• Float to other nursing units as needed within the hospital
• Participate in rapid response and code teams
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation using Epic

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About the Employer

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurses and other healthcare professionals in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions. Our team works to deliver competitive salaries and benefits and to connect you with opportunities that align with your skills and goals. Explore 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.