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: 01/26/2026
- Duration: 15 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
? Travel RN – PCU (Surgical Oncology)
? Columbus, OH
? James Cancer Hospital & Research Institute | OSU Wexner Medical Center
? Weekly Gross: $2,240
? Start Date: 01/26/2026
⏳ Duration: 16 Weeks
? AYA Auto Offer | 2 Openings
Job DetailsSpecialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) – Surgical Oncology
Unit: 12 East & West Surgical Oncology (12 James)
Shift Options:
Schedule: Self-Scheduling (no block schedules)
Patient Ratios:
Float: Yes – to other acute care oncology units
Orientation: 72 hours
Locals Accepted: Yes (same rate)
HARD REQUIREMENT? RECENT PCU EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
RequirementsMinimum 2 years RN experience
BLS, ACLS, NIHSS required
Epic charting experience required
Oncology experience preferred, not required
Compact or Ohio RN license required at submission
Unit OverviewBusy Surgical Oncology PCU in a new tower opening
All permanent staff are PCU-trained
Adult & geriatric patient population
Heavy focus on infection prevention & fall safety
No set weekend pattern; weekends vary by unit needs
Common DiagnosesSurgical Oncology: Breast, thyroid, melanoma
Hepatobiliary: Liver, pancreas, biliary tract, neuroendocrine tumors
Colorectal: Colon & rectal cancer
Plastics: Reconstructive breast & sarcoma surgery
Orthopedic & cardiothoracic surgical patients
Skills RequiredCardiac telemetry & dysrhythmia interpretation
PCU-level patient monitoring
Chest tube care (Emerson / Pleur-Evac)
IV antibiotics & blood transfusions
Chemotherapy exposure
Insulin & heparin drips
Management of oncologic emergencies
Cytokine release syndrome
CPAP/BiPAP & tracheostomy care
Preferred
Systems & EquipmentCharting: Epic
Client/B450 telemetry system
Alaris pumps, bladder scanners, Stryker beds
Compliance Notes (IMPORTANT)⚠️ Ohio fingerprinting is URGENT and mandatory
Must be completed immediately after contract signing
Strict compliance deadline: Tuesday prior to start date
RTO must be disclosed at submission
2 professional references required (1 manager/director)
Former OSU employees eligible after 6 months
Current OSU employees not eligible for travel roles
Why This Assignment✔ High-acuity surgical oncology experience
✔ Strong PCU skill development
✔ Self-scheduling requests
✔ Premier academic medical center
✔ AYA Auto Offer = quick placement
HonorVet Technologies Job ID #31584041. 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: Registered Nurse/PCU
About HonorVet Technologies
HonorVet Technologies: Pioneering Purpose, Empowering Heroes
Founded in 2015, HonorVet Technologies stands as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), proudly certified by NaVOBA and the U.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 a Joint 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
