Travel ER Holding RN - $1,978 per week

American Traveler 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: 09/08/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 4

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an ER Holding position requiring OH or compact license, prior ER experience, and night shift availability.

Details

• Work in the ER Holding unit of a teaching hospital environment
• Care for a diverse patient population including pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Maintains a 1:4 patient-to-nurse staffing ratio
• 13-week assignment on night shift (3x12 hours, 7:00 PM-7:30 AM)
• Epic charting system preferred

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license required in hand at time of submission
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required, including ER experience
• ER observation/holding or MS/Tele experience also required; PCU/Stepdown experience acceptable
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and PALS
• Skilled in telemetry and dysrhythmia management, cardiac and vasoactive drip titration, IV insulin and heparin protocols, blood product administration, and tracheostomy care
• Experience with non-invasive airway management (CPAP/BIPAP, oxygen) and wound care/wound vac required
• Rapid response team utilization experience required
• Nursing education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Two professional references required, with at least one from a manager/director or supervisor; second reference may be from a Charge RN; coworker references not accepted

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for ER holding patients requiring cardiac, respiratory, and renal monitoring and management
• Utilize rapid response and code teams as needed for patient emergencies
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, LTAC, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
• Former employees eligible for a travel assignment only after being away from the facility for 6 months or more
• Current employees of the health system are not eligible for travel positions at this location
• Requested time off (RTO) must be submitted with the contract and limited to 7 days or less
• Candidates must complete Ohio fingerprinting requirements promptly upon signing contract; those outside Ohio may need to drive to a fingerprinting location or complete a mailed fingerprinting packet urgently

American Traveler Job ID #P-739126. 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: Travel RN - Emergency Dept

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