Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,240 per week

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

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/30/2025
• Duration: 16 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days, nights, rotating
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title: Registered Nurse - PCU (Surgical Oncology)

Facility: Columbus, OH 43210

Contract Length: 13-16 weeks (Winter Contract - ends by 01/17/2026 preferred)

Shifts: Night Shift: 3x12-Hour (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)/Day Shift: 3x12-Hour (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM) Rotating Available

Position Overview:

Join a high-acuity Surgical Oncology Progressive Care Unit (PCU) delivering specialized care to patients undergoing complex surgical interventions. This unit is a fast-paced, mixed-acuity floor that supports both PCU and Med Surg-level patients. All permanent staff are PCU-trained, and travelers are expected to adapt quickly to a high-demand environment focused on quality outcomes and patient safety.

Patient Population & Diagnoses:

• Patient Ages: Adults & Geriatrics
• Common Diagnoses:
  • Surgical Oncology: Breast, thyroid, melanoma
  • Hepatobiliary: Liver, pancreas, spleen, biliary tract cancers
  • Colorectal: Colon, rectal cancers
  • Plastics: Reconstructive surgery (oncology/sarcoma)
  • Ortho and Cardiothoracic post-surgical care

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a PCU environment
• Administer and monitor chemotherapy, insulin/heparin drips, blood transfusions, and IV antibiotics
• Respond to oncologic emergencies (eg, cytokine release syndrome)
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary support teams: PT, RT, Pharmacy, IV Teams, Social Services, etc.
• Use Epic for charting and adhere to strict infection prevention and fall prevention protocols
• Float to other acute oncology units if required

Required Experience & Skills:

• Minimum Experience: 2 years (Required PCU experience)
• Charting System: Epic (required)
• Certifications:
  • BLS (Required)
  • ACLS (Required)
  • NIHSS (Required)
  • ONS Chemo (Preferred)
• Special Skills:
  • Chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac)
  • External CPAP/BiPAP
  • Tracheostomy management
  • Dysrhythmia interpretation and management
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Management of surgical drains, insulin/heparin drips

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.

• 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