Travel Registered Nurse - Cardiac Stepdown

GHR Healthcare - PH Division is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio.

Job Description and Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

PCU Registered Nurse (Travel Nursing Jobs) – Neuro Surgery Progressive Care Unit in Columbus, Ohio

Advance your nursing career with a rewarding travel assignment as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse in Columbus, OH (zip code 43210). Join a top-rated neuro-surgical team at a leading Ohio hospital, providing expert care to adult and geriatric patients with complex neurological conditions. Columbus is a vibrant city offering excellent opportunities for healthcare professionals seeking travel nursing jobs in Ohio.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Columbus, Ohio 43210
• Unit: Neuro Surgery PCU (Progressive Care Unit)
• Assignment Type: Travel RN
• Start Date: December 15, 2025
• End Date: March 16, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night shifts, 3x12-hour (19:00 - 07:30), rotating weeknights, weekends, and holidays
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1,940 - $1,990
• Patient Ratio: 1:3-4
• Float Requirement: May float to other hospital units

PCU RN Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent Progressive Care Unit (PCU) or Medical-Surgical nursing experience
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license: Ohio or compact state license required
• Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Experience with EPIC charting system
• Travel nursing experience preferred
• Ability to complete Ohio fingerprinting promptly after contract signing
• Two professional references required (one from manager/director or formal leadership)
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)

Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with neurological and medical conditions
• Monitor and manage patients with epilepsy, stroke, multiple sclerosis (MS), myasthenia gravis, spinal cord injury, and other neuro diagnoses
• Perform and manage specialized procedures including lumbar drains and EVD monitoring
• Administer medications, blood products, cardiac drips, and insulin drips
• Document patient care using EPIC electronic health record system
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams (IV, PT, RT, pharmacy, social services)
• Float to other units within the hospital as needed
• Participate in rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays

Discover travel nursing jobs in Columbus, Ohio and join our healthcare team today! Experience the energy of Columbus while making a difference in patient care. Apply now to start your next nursing adventure!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.

We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.

We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Planet Healthcare Job ID #430201. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Cardiac Stepdown

About GHR Healthcare - PH Division

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