HonorVet Technologies is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty:PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline:RN
• Start Date:08/09/2025
• Duration:13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:12 hours, days, nights, rotating
• Employment Type:Travel

Job title: RN - PCU

Location: Columbus, OH 43210

Duration: 13 weeks
Schedule: Night 3x12-hour (19:00 - 07:30) and Day 3x12-hour (07:00 - 19:30)

Weekly Breakdown:
Weekly Gross: $2,269.00 Per Week
On W2(Taxable): $792.00 Per Week
Stipend(Non-Taxable): $1,477.00 Per Week

Overview : Registered Nurse on a mixed acuity surgical oncology unit specializing in Progressive Care Unit (PCU) level care. The 12 James Surgical Oncology unit provides high-acuity care to adult and geriatric patients recovering from complex surgical oncology procedures, including breast, thyroid, melanoma, hepatobiliary, colorectal, reconstructive plastics, orthopedic, and cardiothoracic surgeries.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate nursing care to PCU and medical-surgical patients on a busy surgical oncology floor.
• Manage patient care in accordance with PCU standards, maintaining patient safety and infection prevention protocols.
• Administer chemotherapy, blood transfusions, IV antibiotics, and manage oncologic emergencies including cytokine release syndrome.
• Monitor and manage specialized infusions such as insulin and heparin drips.
• Provide advanced respiratory support including chest tube care, CPAP/BiPAP management, and tracheostomy care.
• Perform cardiac telemetry monitoring, interpret dysrhythmias, and participate in emergency response.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including IV teams, respiratory, physical therapy, pharmacy, and rapid response teams.
• Use Epic electronic health record system for accurate patient charting.
• Maintain patient ratios typically between 1:4 to 1:5 to ensure optimal care delivery.
• Participate in self-scheduling and flexible shift assignments based on unit needs.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse license, preferably Ohio state license or compact license at time of submission.
• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience, oncology experience preferred but not required.

• Prior PCU work experience strongly preferred.

• Certification requirements:
  • Required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
  • Preferred: ONS Chemotherapy Certification
• Proficiency in Epic charting system.
• Ability to handle complex patient care including chemotherapy, blood transfusions, and critical care drips.

Work Environment

• Adult and geriatric patient populations.
• Daily census of approximately 36 patients.
• Mixed acuity surgical oncology unit with a focus on PCU-level care.
• Access to specialized equipment: GE telemetry monitors (B450), Alaris pumps, bladder scanners, Stryker beds.
• Interdisciplinary support including IV therapy, respiratory services, rapid response, pharmacy, and physical therapy.

About HonorVet Technologies

HonorVet Technologies: Pioneering Purpose, Empowering Heroes

Founded in 2015, HonorVet Technologies stands as aService-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) , proudly certified byNaVOBA and theU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs . Our mission goes beyond staffing—we are committed to transforming lives by addressing the critical unemployment challenges faced by veterans.

As aJoint Commission-certified clinical staffing agency , we deliver unmatched expertise in placing top-tier healthcare professionals—RNs, LPNs/LVNs, CNAs/CMAs, and NPs—across diverse facilities, including hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, old-age homes, schools, correctional facilities, and more.

At HonorVet, we don't just fill roles; we bridge gaps, uplift communities, and honor the ones who served.

Benefits

• Vision benefits
• License and certification reimbursement
• Continuing Education
• Medical benefits
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Dental benefits
• Guaranteed Hours
• Mileage reimbursement
• Referral bonus
• Bereavement
• Holiday Pay
• Sick pay
• Retention bonus