```htmlJob Opportunity – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse – Ohio
Start Date: November 2, 2026
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Night shift, 36 hours per week. Weekdays with occasional weekends and rotating holidays.
Highlights:
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Specialized abdominal transplant unit caring for kidney, liver, and pancreas transplant patients
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1 year of PCU/Stepdown experience required; first-time travelers welcome
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Epic charting system with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including Pharmacy, Rapid Response Teams, and Physical Therapy
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Float required within the hospital system to support patient care needs across multiple units
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Patient population includes transplant recovery, rejection monitoring, infections, AKI, uncontrolled diabetes, and hepatology cases
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Experience with telemetry monitoring, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, and central line management
Requirements:
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Active RN license (Compact or Ohio state license required at time of submission)
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BLS and ACLS certifications required
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Minimum 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU/Stepdown/IMC) experience
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Epic charting system experience required
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Proficiency in telemetry, IV management, central line care, accessing/managing ports, and PICC line management
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Skills in non-invasive airway management, nasal cannula, and IV insulin protocols
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Education from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
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2 professional references required (at least one from a manager, director, or formal supervisor)
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Flu vaccination required (medical exemptions only)
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This Progressive Care Unit specializes in abdominal transplant recovery, offering nurses the chance to work with a complex and rewarding patient population including kidney, liver, and pancreas transplant recipients. You'll be supported by a robust interdisciplinary team and gain valuable experience in specialized procedures such as kidney biopsy recovery and paracentesis. This role is ideal for nurses seeking to expand their critical thinking skills in a high-acuity environment while making a meaningful impact on patients' recovery journeys.
Additional Information:
Candidates must be available to complete Ohio fingerprinting requirements immediately upon contract signing. Former employees of this health system are eligible after 6 months away from the organization. Local candidates are welcome to apply. Parking options are available with monthly or annual permits ranging from approximately $196 to $750 depending on location and access needs.
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