Travel Registered Nurse - PCU (High Acuity)

Company: Purple Cow Recruiting
Location: Columbus
Posted on: February 12, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: Position Overview: Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking an experienced Travel Registered Nurse for a high-acuity Progressive Care Unit (PCU) assignment in Columbus, Ohio. This role supports medical oncology patients requiring PCU-level monitoring in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. Schedule: • Day (3x12-hour shifts): 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM • Night (3x12-hour shifts): 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM • Variable weekends and holidays based on unit needs • No set or blocked scheduling • Self-schedule requests accepted prior to final schedule posting Compensation: • Gross: $2,359 per week • W2: $24.50 per hour • Tax-Free Stipend: $1,477 per week • Locals accepted at the same rate Contract Details: • Start Date: February 23, 2026 • Duration: 13 weeks • Scheduling Type: Self-scheduling • Orientation: – Week 1: Monday–Friday dayshift – Week 2: 36 hours of on-unit orientation with a preceptor Unit Overview: • High-acuity PCU with medical oncology focus • Adult and geriatric patient population • PCU patient ratio: 1:3 • Med/Surg Telemetry ratio: 1:4–1:5 • Heavy emphasis on infection prevention and patient safety Clinical Focus: • Solid tumor, orthopedic oncology, and thoracic oncology patients • Telemetry and cardiac monitoring • Blood product administration • Central line and port management • Rapid response and escalation of care Requirements: • Minimum of 2 years of PCU or high-acuity nursing experience required • Oncology experience preferred but NOT required • BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required • High-acuity PCU experience required • Ability to float to units of equivalent or lower acuity • Previous travel experience preferred • Epic charting experience required • Valid compact or Ohio RN license required at time of submission • Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program Heartline Staffing is a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting. Applications are securely processed through Purple Cow’s system.

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