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 (Corrections Health Unit)

? Columbus, OH
? James Cancer Hospital | OSU Wexner Medical Center
? Competitive Weekly Pay
? Start Date: 01/26/2026
⏳ Duration: 13–16 Weeks
? AYA Auto Offer | 1 Opening

Job Details

• Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

• Unit: James Corrections Health Unit – PCU

• Shift Options:

  • Days | 3x12 (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)

  • Nights | 3x12 (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)

• Schedule: Rotating (no block scheduling)

• Float: Yes – to Oncology MS & PCU units

• Locals Accepted: Yes (same rate)

? Important Unit Call-Out (Corrections Setting)

⚠️ This is a locked corrections unit caring for Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Corrections (ODRC) inmates

• Entry controlled by Corrections Officers (COs)

• CO : Inmate ratio = 1:2

• Staff safety is a priority

• Candidates must be comfortable working in a corrections environment

Patient Ratios

• PCU: 1:3

• Med-Surg: 1:4–5
  ? Some shifts will be PCU, others MS (mixed acuity)

Patient Population & Diagnoses

• Active oncology patients (solid tumor & hematology)

• Oncology workups

• History of cancer admitted for other conditions

  • Surgical procedures

  • COPD

  • Sepsis

  • Pneumonia

  • Abnormal labs

• Non-oncology admissions as appropriate

Requirements

• 2 years RN experience required

• BLS required

• ACLS & NIHSS preferred

• Epic charting experience REQUIRED

• Oncology experience preferred but NOT required

• Compact or Ohio RN license required at submission

Skills & Experience

PCU / MS / Telemetry

• Cardiac telemetry & dysrhythmia management

• Rapid Response / Code Team utilization

• IV insulin protocols

• Heparin protocols

• PCA (no titration cardiac drips)

IV Therapy & Lines

• Blood product administration

• Central & peripheral line care

• PICC management

• IV starts & maintenance

Respiratory

• HFNC

• CPAP / BiPAP

• ABG interpretation

• Tracheostomy care

• Oxygen delivery systems

GI / Renal

• Feeding tube care

• Pre/Post hemodialysis

• Renal failure management

Systems & Equipment

• Charting: Epic

• Medication System: Pyxis

Compliance & Important Notes

⚠️ Ohio fingerprinting is mandatory and urgent

• Must be completed immediately after contract signing

• Strict compliance deadline: Tuesday prior to start date

• RTO must be disclosed at submission and built into contract

• 2 professional references required

  • 1 must be manager/director (Charge RN acceptable as 2nd)

• Former OSU employees eligible after 6 months

• Current OSU employees not eligible for travel roles

Why This Assignment

✔ Unique corrections oncology PCU experience
✔ Strong security presence and staff safety focus
✔ Large academic medical center
✔ Mixed PCU/MS acuity for skill diversity
✔ AYA Auto Offer = faster placement

HonorVet Technologies Job ID #31578723. 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 TechnologiesBenefits

• 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