```htmlJob Opportunity – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse – Ohio
Start Date: November 16, 2026
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Night shift, 36 hours per week. Weekend coverage required (4 weekend shifts per 4-week period; for night shift, Friday and Saturday nights only). Float assignments within the health system required. Call coverage required.
Highlights:
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Progressive Care Unit serving adult and geriatric patients with general chronic medical conditions and surgical patients
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Mixed-acuity stepdown environment with medical, surgical (including acute care surgery), and ortho/trauma overflow patients
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Epic charting system experience required
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13-week assignment with first-time travelers welcome (candidates with only 1 year of experience subject to manager review)
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30-bed unit with interdisciplinary support including interpretation services
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Trauma Level I or II experience preferred
Requirements:
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Active RN license (Compact or Ohio state license in hand at time of submission)
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Minimum 1 year of progressive care or stepdown nursing experience
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Required Certifications: BLS and ACLS (current)
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Previous travel experience required
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Epic charting system experience required
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Graduation from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
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Clinical skills including: telemetry monitoring, blood product administration, central line and PICC management, BiPAP/CPAP, high flow nasal cannula, chest tube management, tracheostomy care, wound care/wound vac, IV insulin and heparin protocols, cardiac and vasoactive drip management (no titration), and interpretation of dysrhythmias
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Comfortable with floating within the health system (travelers float first when scheduled)
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2 professional references required: at least 1 from a manager, director, or supervisor; charge RN acceptable for second reference
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Ability to complete Ohio fingerprinting process urgently upon contract signing
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Flu vaccination required (medical exemptions only)
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This progressive care position offers exposure to diverse patient populations and diagnoses in a supportive teaching environment. You'll work with a collaborative interdisciplinary team caring for medical, surgical, and ortho/trauma patients while developing your critical care skills in a mixed-acuity stepdown setting. This is an excellent opportunity for nurses seeking to advance their clinical expertise in a fast-paced, academically affiliated medical center.
Important Compliance Information:
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Strict compliance deadline: Tuesday prior to start date with no exceptions
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Ohio fingerprinting must be completed immediately upon contract signing
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Candidates must be responsive and cooperative with credentialing to avoid delays or cancellation
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Former employees eligible after 6 months away from the facility; current employees ineligible
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Pre-approved time off must be requested at time of submission
Parking Information:
Multiple parking permit options available for purchase through the facility's parking system, ranging from annual permits to monthly garage access.
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