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. Registered Nurse (RN) Unit Information This position is within a Medical Oncology unit featuring progressive care beds and pediatric patients. The unit handles a high acuity level of care with a limited number of medical-surgical cases. Schedule Rotating 12-hour shifts, which may include days, nights, or a combination based on departmental needs. Shift assignments are reviewed every four weeks but are subject to change based on staffing priorities. Patient Diagnoses Solid Tumor Orthopedic Oncology Thoracic Oncology Special Procedures/Unit Details The unit has 36 beds, with over 24 dedicated to a progressive care unit level of care. Pediatric patients are rare and will primarily be managed by permanent staff. Experience with pediatric care is not required for this role. Requirements A minimum of 2 years of acute care nursing experience, including at least 1 year in a progressive care unit (PCU). Certifications: Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and NIH Stroke Scale. Patient-to-nurse ratios: 1:4-5 for Medical-Surgical telemetry and 1:3 for PCU. Willingness to float within units of equal or lower acuity levels. Prior travel nursing experience is preferred. Skills Required Interpretation of dysrhythmias Utilization of rapid response teams Feeding tube care and management Port access and management Administering blood products Central and peripheral line care and management PICC line management Starting IVs and following heparin protocols Management of cardiac drips (no titration) Patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) Titration of cardiac drips and management of chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac) External CPAP/BIPAP and High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) management Interpretation of arterial blood gases (ABGs) Management of nasal cannulas and tracheostomy care Skills Preferred Management of dysrhythmias IV insulin protocols and titration of insulin drips Phlebotomy Chemotherapy administration and monitoring Wound care and management (including wound vac) Arterial line management Surgical drain management Non-invasive airway management Benefits Competitive salary with automatic job offer. Opportunities for professional growth and development. Comprehensive benefits package. Note: Staffing ratios aim for 1:4-5, but may vary based on current unit needs. Weekend shifts are subject to variability. PK-38708761