PCU Travel Nurse Job in Columbus, OH | Nights (3x12)
James Cancer Hospital and Research
Columbus, OH
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Travel RN
PCU Nurse in Columbus, OH
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$2,170
Specialty
PCU
Travel · RN
Shift
Nights
3×12 hrs
Start Date
11/16
Flexible
Contract
16 wks
Renewable
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This PCU travel nurse job in Columbus, Ohio, with Advantis Medical is a 16-week Travel PCU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at James Cancer Hospital and Research . This role pays $2,170 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: James Cancer Hospital and Research
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Location: Columbus, OH 43210 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 16 Weeks
- Shift: Nights (3x12)
Responsibilities
- Manage higher-acuity patients stepping down from intensive care who require close monitoring
- Monitor continuous telemetry and hemodynamic status, recognizing and escalating changes promptly
- Administer medications and IV therapy, including titratable drips approved for the unit, per facility protocol
- Care for patients on high-flow oxygen and non-invasive ventilation when assigned
Travel PCU Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent PCU experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Ohio and national regulatory bodies.
The James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute — Columbus, OH
Columbus, OH
The James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute is the patient-care hospital in Ohio State's academic cancer program. It combines cancer treatment, research and teaching and holds ANCC Magnet recognition.
- Hematology services include acute leukemia care, blood and marrow transplantation and cellular therapies for blood cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma and multiple myeloma. Read More
- Cancer surgery includes liver and pancreatic resections, breast and sarcoma procedures, robotic surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC).
- A combined surgical and neurocritical care unit adds intensive care to the hospital's cancer-focused medical and surgical setting.
- Oncology infusion and radiation oncology are located within the hospital, alongside disease-focused services such as the head and neck cancer clinic.
- Acute oncology rehabilitation supports hospitalized patients after surgery or other cancer treatment, addressing recovery needs while planning ongoing rehabilitation beyond the hospital stay.
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FAQs – PCU Travel Nurse Jobs Near Columbus, OH
What certifications do travel PCU jobs require?
Most travel PCU jobs require Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Units that care for stroke patients often ask for NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) as well. A Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN) credential isn't usually required, but many facilities view it as a plus.
What do facilities require for travel PCU nurses?
Facilities typically want recent progressive care, step-down, or intermediate-care experience with continuous cardiac monitoring, higher-acuity patients, and infusions such as diltiazem, amiodarone, insulin, or heparin. Depending on the unit, post-cath, cardiac, respiratory, or postoperative experience may also matter.
Is PCU the same as step-down or intermediate care?
Often, but not always. PCU, step-down, IMC, and transitional-care labels can describe similar units, but acuity, patient mix, allowed drips, and respiratory support vary by hospital. Compare the actual responsibilities with your experience rather than relying on the unit name alone.
What is different about a travel RN assignment at The James?
The James is a dedicated academic cancer hospital where nearly every inpatient service is organized around oncology care. Travelers may work with patients receiving complex surgery, chemotherapy, cellular therapy, radiation, or intensive support related to cancer treatment.
What hematology and transplant experience is available at The James?
Hematology services include acute leukemia care, blood and marrow transplantation, and cellular therapies for leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. BMT and oncology travelers may work with highly immunocompromised patients who require specialized monitoring and supportive care.
Does The James have critical-care and surgical opportunities for RNs?
Yes. Cancer surgery includes major abdominal, breast, sarcoma, robotic, and HIPEC procedures, and the hospital has a combined surgical and neurocritical-care unit. That creates opportunities for travelers whose oncology background also includes postoperative or critical-care experience.
Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Resources for this PCU job in Columbus
- Review Ohio nursing license requirements before your assignment.
- Discover Columbus salary data for travel nurses.
- View Ohio salary reports for travel nursing assignments.
- Explore the Travel Nursing Housing Center to plan your stay.
Explore Columbus, OH
Across a sprawling central-Ohio metro, Columbus, OH is shaped by two large systems, the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital. Coverage leans on travelers to staff intensive care units and med-surg floors throughout the area. Openings frequently extend into Dublin, Westerville, and Grove City, which give clinicians practical bases and short commutes into the hospital districts. The metro keeps growing outward, which widens where a traveler can reasonably land. The flat, gridded layout and the I-270 outerbelt keep getting around simple, and after demanding stretches the Short North Arts District and the Scioto Mile trails along the river are close by. Between the academic centers and the community campuses, travelers usually have several contract options across central Ohio.
Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard
At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
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Travel PCU · Columbus, OH · $2,170 /wk