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: 12/14/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Travel PCU Travel Registered Nurse – 13-Week Assignment in Columbus, Ohio PCU Travel Registered Nurse job in Columbus, Ohio, caring for adult transplant patients on a progressive care unit during a 13-week assignment. Make a meaningful impact as a Registered Nurse in a progressive care unit serving adult transplant patients in Columbus, Ohio. This on-site travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to care for patients with complex medical needs, including kidney, liver, and pancreas transplants, while working alongside a collaborative interdisciplinary team. Columbus is a vibrant, welcoming city known for its thriving arts and dining scene, scenic parks, walkable neighborhoods, and energetic community atmosphere.

Travel Nursing Job Details Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Stepdown Nursing Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing assignment Start Date: November 16, 2026 End Date: February 15, 2027 Location: Columbus, Ohio Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.

Weekly Hours: 36 Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940–$2,040 Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Occasional weekends and rotating holidays required Floating: May be required to float to units of equivalent or lower acuity Patient Population: Adults in a transplant-focused PCU environment PCU Travel RN Job Requirements At least 2 years of recent PCU, progressive care, stepdown, intermediate care, or comparable nursing experience Active Registered Nurse license in Ohio or a valid compact RN license in hand at the time of submission Current ACLS and BLS certifications Experience with Epic electronic health record (EHR) documentation Graduation from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program Strong telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation skills Previous travel nursing experience preferred Flu vaccination required; medical exemptions may be considered Ability to complete required credentialing and fingerprinting promptly before the assignment begins PCU Registered Nurse Responsibilities Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to adult PCU patients with complex medical and transplant-related conditions Monitor telemetry and recognize changes in patient cardiac rhythms and clinical status Care for patients recovering from kidney, liver, and pancreas transplants, as well as those experiencing acute kidney injury, infection, rejection concerns, gastrointestinal bleeding, and uncontrolled diabetes Initiate and maintain peripheral IVs and manage central lines, PICC lines, ports, and feeding tubes Administer blood products and manage IV insulin protocols and other ordered therapies Provide pre- and post-hemodialysis care, renal failure management, and continuous bladder irrigation as indicated Perform accurate patient assessments, medication administration, care planning, and documentation in Epic Support specialized care activities such as paracentesis recovery, kidney biopsy recovery, CAPD exchanges, and use of bladder scanners and Dopplers Collaborate with physicians, pharmacy, respiratory services, rehabilitation, social services, rapid response teams, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team Float to comparable or lower-acuity units as needed while maintaining high standards of patient care Apply now for this Columbus, Ohio travel nursing opportunity and join a collaborative healthcare team caring for complex adult transplant patients.

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 524980.

Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.