Hughes Collective is pleased to present an exciting opportunity on behalf of our client.

Position Title: Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Employment Type: This is a contract position with a duration of 13 weeks. 

Shift: Night Shift– with option for day/night rotation available.

Self-scheduling supported: nurses enter schedule requests in advance before the final rotation is posted.

Our Client  

Our client is a nationally recognised academic medical centre renowned for its commitment to clinical excellence, education, and innovation in patient care. With a strong focus on professional collaboration and patient outcomes, the facility offers nurses the chance to contribute to a high-performing healthcare environment while expanding their experience within a world-class institution. This environment empowers nurses to make meaningful contributions to patients’ lives while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and care quality.

The Opportunity  

This 13-week contract provides experienced Progressive Care nurses with the chance to contribute within one of the nation’s leading academic hospitals. In a high-acuity PCU setting, you’ll deliver advanced patient care while collaborating with a dedicated multidisciplinary team. An exceptional opportunity for PCU nurses eager to advance their skills within a top-ranked teaching hospital.

Key Responsibilities  

As a Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit, you will work collaboratively and are responsible for:

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate care to patients within the Progressive Care Unit (PCU).
• Maintain an average patient ratio of approximately 1 nurse to 5 patients.
• Perform IV starts and telemetry monitoring with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Document all patient assessments and interventions within the EPIC electronic medical record system.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, allied health staff, and unit leadership to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications  

As a Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit, you will possess the following qualities:

• Registered Nurse with a minimum 2 years of Progressive Care (PCU) nursing experience in an acute care environment.
• Current ACLS and BCLS certifications required; additional advanced certifications are advantageous.
• Skilled in IV starts, telemetry monitoring, and clinical assessment.
• Demonstrated clinical expertise in patient assessment, monitoring, and intervention within multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficient in EPIC electronic medical record systems and comfortable navigating digital documentation workflows.
• Previous travel nursing experience considered a strong asset.

What Our Client Offers  

• Prestigious Setting – Join one of the top-ranked U.S. academic medical centres known for excellence in nursing and patient care.
• Professional Growth – Gain exposure to complex patient cases and advanced clinical systems while enhancing your expertise in progressive care.
• Flexibility Contract Experience – A 13-week assignment designed for nurses seeking both challenge and balance within a supportive, innovative environment.
• Collaborative Culture – Work with a multidisciplinary team that values professionalism, teamwork, and patient-centred outcomes.

About the Collective 

At Hughes Collective, we don’t just recruit, we revolutionize how talent meets opportunity. We’re not in the business of filling roles; we’re in the business of transforming careers and powering businesses with bold, game-changing hires. 

For candidates, this isn’t just about your next job, it’s about uncovering your passions, amplifying your strengths, and unlocking your potential. We’re here to connect you to a career that excites, inspires, and fuels your future. 

This isn’t recruitment as usual, this is Hughes Collective. Bold. Authentic. Unapologetically different. Your next move starts here.