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Travel Nurse RN PCU in Columbus, OH
Agency: Modern Healthcare Solutions
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Pay: $2,426/wk
Shift: Rot, 3x12 hr
Start date: Dec 14, 2026
Assignment length: 16 weeks
We are looking for a Travel Progressive Care Unit RN for a great Travel nursing job in Columbus, OH. This Progressive Care Unit Travel nursing job pays for 36 hours a week for 16 weeks. With Wanderly you can compare Travel nurse salary from leading Travel nurse agencies in the United States. With Wanderly you can chat and apply to any agency for this Travel Nursing Job with Wanderly’s Universal Application. Job Opportunity Unit Information This position is located in a Medical Oncology unit that features progressive care beds and provides care for pediatric patients in rare instances. The unit is characterized by its high acuity in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) while managing a small number of medical-surgical patients. Schedule 12-hour rotating shifts available (Days/Nights or a combination based on departmental needs). Shift assignments are reviewed every 4-week scheduling period. Changes depend on staffing priorities and are not guaranteed. Patient Diagnoses Solid Tumor Orthopedic Oncology Thoracic Oncology Unit Details The unit consists of 36 beds, with over 24 dedicated to PCU-level care. The care of pediatric patients is primarily handled by permanent staff. Experience with pediatric patients is not a requirement for agency staff. Requirements Minimum of 2 years of acute care nursing experience, including at least 1 year of PCU experience. Certifications: Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and NIH Stroke Scale. Patient-to-nurse ratios: 1:4-5 in Med-Surg Telemetry, 1:3 in PCU. Floating to units of equivalent or lower acuity is required. Experience as a travel nurse is preferred. Required Skills Interpretation of dysrhythmias Utilization of rapid response teams Feeding tube care and management Accessing Ports Blood product administration Central line care and management Peripheral line care and management PICC line management Starting IVs Heparin protocols Management of cardiac drips (no titration required) PCA management Titration of cardiac drips Chest tube management (Emerson/Pleur-evac) External CPAP/BIPAP and High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) management ABG interpretation Nasal Cannula and tracheostomy management Preferred Skills Management of dysrhythmias IV insulin protocols Titration of insulin drips Phlebotomy Chemotherapy administration and monitoring Wound care and management (including Wound Vac) Arterial line management Management of surgical drains Non-invasive airway management Benefits Competitive salary with automatic offer consideration. Opportunities for professional growth and development. Flexible scheduling options with self-scheduling requests. Comprehensive benefits package available. Parking Options Agency staff have various parking permit options, which include: WMC Agency Permit: 24/7 access to the medical center garage with guaranteed availability. WB Permit: Budget option allowing weekend/holiday access to designated garages, including shuttle service to the medical center. CXS Permit: Provides weekend/holiday access to designated garages and surface lots. Please note that parking options and costs are subject to change based on current policies. Weekend shifts may vary. PK-37755689
