PCU | RN

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – PCU/Stepdown Float Pool | Columbus, OH (43210)

Travel RN – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Float Pool in Columbus, OH. 13-week travel nursing contract for experienced PCU/Stepdown RNs with EPIC charting, ACLS/BLS, telemetry monitoring, and IV skills.

Job Details

• Location: Columbus, OH 43210 (Travel Nursing / Ohio nursing jobs)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: May 18, 2026
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,940 – $2,040 (competitive travel RN pay)
• Shift: 3x12-hour day shifts (07:00 – 19:30)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Healthcare Setting: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Stepdown; PCU Float Pool – may float to any stepdown/PCU area and other campuses (Ross Heart, Brain & Spine, Dodd)

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent PCU/Stepdown RN experience (progressive care, telemetry, stepdown)
• Active RN license — compact or Ohio state license required at submission (Ohio travel nursing requirement)
• Graduation from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• BLS and ACLS certifications required (telemetry/critical care skills)
• NIHSS certification preferred (stroke/neurology experience helpful)
• EPIC charting experience required (electronic medical record experience)
• IV start, central/PICC line care, telemetry rhythm interpretation, and phlebotomy skills required
• Ability to float to units of equivalent or lower acuity and to other hospital campuses as needed
• Two professional references required (one must be a manager, director, or formal leader)
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only); COVID-19 vaccine not required

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, compassionate nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a PCU/stepdown setting (progressive care RN duties)
• Float between PCU and stepdown units, adapting to different patient populations and acuity levels as a PCU Float Pool RN
• Monitor and interpret cardiac telemetry, manage IV therapies, and perform phlebotomy
• Administer blood products and manage central/PICC lines, tracheostomy care, and complex wound care
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including IV team, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy, and social work
• Utilize EPIC for accurate, timely documentation and care coordination
• Participate in rapid response and code teams as needed
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, infection control, and isolation precautions

Why Columbus? Located in the heart of Ohio, Columbus blends Midwestern hospitality with big-city amenities. Enjoy a lively urban atmosphere, top-rated restaurants, cultural attractions, parks, and easy access to outdoor recreation—an excellent city for travel nurses and RN careers.

Apply now: Join our travel nursing team as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Float Pool RN in Columbus, OH. Click to apply and advance your RN career with a supportive academic medical center.

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.