Travel Registered Nurse - PCU

Company: Purple Cow Recruiting
Location: Columbus
Posted on: February 13, 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 Progressive Care Unit (PCU) assignment in Columbus, Ohio. This role supports a mixed-acuity PCU and Med/Surg patient population in a fast-paced inpatient setting. Schedule: • Night shift • 3x12-hour shifts • Hours: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM • Rotating weekdays, weekends, and holidays • Traveler will be required to float to different units within the organization as needed 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: 24 hours Unit Overview: • Progressive Care Unit (PCU) with Med/Surg crossover • Adult patient population • Estimated patient ratios: 1:4 Clinical Focus: • PCU-level monitoring • Telemetry and cardiac monitoring • Escalation of care and rapid response utilization • Floating to equivalent or lower acuity units as needed Requirements: • Minimum of 2 years of PCU or Med/Surg RN experience required • PCU experience preferred; Med/Surg RN experience considered • BCLS certification required • Epic charting experience required • Ability to float within the organization as needed • Previous travel experience preferred • 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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