PCU Travel Registered Nurse

Revolution Healthcare Services is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio.

• Specialty:
  PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  02/23/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Job Opportunity – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Medical-Surgical RN – Ohio

Start Date: February 23, 2026
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 3x12-hour night shifts (19:00 - 07:30), rotating weeknights and weekends, rotating holidays

Highlights:

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) preferred;
  Medical-Surgical RN also considered
• Patient ratios of 1:3-4 across all shifts
• Epic charting system utilized
• 29-bed unit with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, and rapid response teams
• Primary focus on neurological diagnoses including stroke, epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, and post-neurosurgery patients
• 24 hours of orientation provided

Requirements:

• Active RN license (compact or Ohio state license required at time of submission)
• Minimum 2 years of PCU or Medical-Surgical experience required
• Epic charting system experience required
• ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications required
• Experience with patient ratios of 1:4
• EVD (External Ventricular Drain) monitoring experience required
• Competency in managing lumbar drains required
• Previous travel experience preferred
• Previous charge experience preferred
• Nursing education from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)
• Willingness to float to different units within the organization as needed

Clinical Skills:

• Telemetry monitoring and interpretation/management of dysrhythmias
• IV insulin protocols and titration of insulin drips
• Blood product administration and heparin protocols
• Central line, PICC line, and peripheral line care/management
• High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), CPAP/BIPAP, and tracheostomy care
• Arterial line management and PCA pump management
• Cardiac drip management and titration
• Feeding tube care and port access/management
• Phlebotomy and IV insertion/maintenance

Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers the chance to work with a diverse neurological patient population in a well-supported progressive care environment. You'll develop advanced clinical skills in EVD monitoring, stroke care, and post-neurosurgery management while collaborating with a robust interdisciplinary team. The unit provides comprehensive resources including rapid response teams, respiratory services, and dedicated support staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes and professional growth.

Reference Requirements:
Two professional references required: at least one must be from a manager, director, or formal leadership role; a charge RN is acceptable for the second reference. Coworker references are not accepted.

Important Compliance Notes:

• Strict compliance deadline of Tuesday prior to start date with no exceptions
• Ohio fingerprinting must be completed immediately upon contract signing
• Candidates within driving distance of Ohio must travel to an in-state fingerprinting location promptly after booking
• Candidates located far from Ohio will receive a mailed fingerprinting packet requiring urgent completion
• Responsiveness and cooperation with credentialing is essential to avoid delays or cancellation
• Former employees must have been away from the facility for 6 months or more to be eligible

Revolution Healthcare Services Job  #. 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:
Registered Nurse:

PCU,19:00:00-07:00:00

At Revolution Healthcare Services, we are dedicated to fostering a personal connection and building relationships with each candidate. We recognize that everyone's situation is unique. Guided by the principle of treating others as we would like to be treated, we aim to represent our partners with the highest level of respect and professionalism. Our mission is to empower healthcare professionals by connecting them with Travel, Permanent, local contract, and PRN opportunities across the United States that align with their career goals.

We are here to support you at every step of your journey.

• Medical benefits
• Referral bonus
• Weekly pay
• Holiday Pay
• 401k retirement plan
• Mileage reimbursement
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1
• License and certification reimbursement
• Guaranteed Hours