Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit
Location: Columbus, OH
Agency: Revolution Healthcare Services
Pay: $2,264 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/16/2026

About the Position

Job 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. 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio across all shifts. Weekend coverage required.

Highlights:

• Progressive Care Unit specializing in orthopedic and neurosurgical patients, including total joint replacements and spinal surgery recovery
• First-time travelers welcome with a minimum of 1 year of experience
• Float required to other units within the hospital system as needed
• Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, physical therapy, rapid response teams, and pharmacy
• 13-week contract assignment with detailed orientation provided
• Advanced skills utilized including central line management, BiPAP/CPAP, blood product administration, cardiac and vasoactive drip management, and telemetry monitoring

Requirements:

• Active Registered Nurse license (valid Compact or Ohio state license required at time of submission)
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Graduation from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• Two professional references required: at least one from a manager, director, or formal supervisor; second reference may be from a Charge RN
• Ohio fingerprinting must be completed urgently upon contract signing
• Flu vaccination required (medical exemptions only)

Key Skills & Experience:

• Telemetry and PCU/Step-down experience
• Arterial line and central line care and management
• Cardiac and vasoactive drip titration
• IV insulin and heparin protocols
• Interpretation of dysrhythmias and arterial blood gases
• Management of BiPAP/CPAP, tracheostomy care, and oxygen delivery systems
• Blood product administration and PCA management
• Care of orthopedic trauma, total joint replacement, and pre/post neurosurgery patients
• Wound care and wound VAC management

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This Progressive Care Unit position offers the chance to work with a specialized patient population focusing on orthopedic and neurosurgical recovery in a supportive, team-based environment. You'll gain valuable experience managing complex post-surgical patients while utilizing advanced clinical skills including drip titration, hemodynamic monitoring, and respiratory support. With strong interdisciplinary collaboration and comprehensive resources, you'll provide exceptional care to adolescent and adult patients during critical recovery phases.

Additional Information:

Parking permits are available for purchase with multiple options to accommodate different schedules and budgets. Strict compliance deadlines apply, with all credentialing requirements due by the Tuesday prior to start date. Former employees are eligible to apply if they have been away from the organization for 6 months or more. Time off requests must be submitted at time of application and built into the contract.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• Core Mandatory Part I
• Core Mandatory Part II (Nursing)
• Core Mandatory Part III
• General Progressive Care Unit
• PALS
• PCU
• Progressive Care RN
• RN - Pharmacology A

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