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Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) – Night Shift – Travel RN (Columbus, OH)

Registered Nurse (RN) – PCU Night Shift travel contract in Columbus, OH. 13-week assignment; requires 2+ years PCU/telemetry experience, BLS and ACLS. Apply now for this Columbus nursing job opportunity.

Join a dynamic team in the heart of Columbus, Ohio (43210), a vibrant city known for its lively arts scene, diverse dining options, and welcoming community. This Travel RN opportunity in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) at a leading medical center offers acute care nursing experience in an ortho trauma setting and proximity to a major university and central Ohio attractions.

Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Telemetry Nurse
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940 – $2,040 (Travel RN pay)
• Location: Columbus, OH 43210 — Columbus nursing jobs, Ohio
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (May 18, 2026 – August 17, 2026)
• Shift: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts per week (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Setting: Acute care ortho trauma unit with Progressive Care Unit (PCU) patients — Trauma Level I exposure

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) or telemetry RN experience
• Valid RN license (compact or Ohio state license required at time of submission)
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Education from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• EPIC electronic charting system experience required
• Telemetry experience required — strong cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia recognition skills
• Preferred: Previous charge experience and Trauma Level I experience
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)
• Two professional references required (at least one from a manager/director or formal leadership role)

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered nursing care to adult and geriatric PCU patients with diagnoses including SBO, falls, lacerations, pneumonia, head injury, TBI, trauma, ileus, fistula, and fractures
• Perform IV starts, medication administration, patient monitoring, labs, and patient education — core acute care nurse duties
• Manage central lines, peripheral IVs, PICC lines, surgical drains, chest tubes, tracheostomies, wound care/wound VACs, and feeding tubes
• Interpret and manage dysrhythmias, ABGs, and cardiac drips; function as a telemetry nurse when required
• Utilize rapid response and code teams as needed and follow hospital emergency protocols
• Float to different units within the organization as required, demonstrating flexibility as a travel RN
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, and social services to coordinate patient care
• Maintain isolation precautions, PPE protocols, and infection control standards

Why Join This Columbus Travel RN Assignment

• Competitive weekly pay for travel nursing assignments in Ohio
• Work with a collaborative, experienced PCU team in an acute care ortho trauma setting
• Gain or expand Trauma Level I and telemetry experience while using EPIC
• Explore Columbus, OH — vibrant arts, dining, and university community during your contract

Ready to advance your nursing career as a Travel RN in Columbus, OH? Apply now — submit your RN license, certifications (BLS/ACLS), and two professional references. Join our healthcare team today and make a difference in patient care on this 13-week PCU travel contract!

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.