Travel PCU Float RN - $2,077 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• 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: Oct 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a PCU Float night position requiring telemetry and IV start experience, with an OH or compact RN license.

Details

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) float pool position within a hospital setting
• May float to another OSU-affiliated hospital located a short walk away with no commute required
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM), 36 hours per week
• Weekend shifts may be required
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Cardiac telemetry and stepdown/PCU/IMC patient population

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 1 year of recent step-down/PCU experience required
• Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Skilled in starting and maintaining IVs
• Telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation/management experience
• Experience managing cardiac and vasoactive drips (titration not required)
• Two professional references required, with at least one from a Manager/Director or formal leadership role; Charge RN acceptable for second reference; no coworker references accepted

Additional Information

• Responsibilities may include IV therapy, arterial and central line care, blood product administration, and PICC line management
• Respiratory care duties may include BiPAP/CPAP management, chest tube care, high flow nasal cannula, and ABG interpretation
• May involve wound care, wound vac management, and isolation precautions/PPE
• Additional clinical exposure may include IV insulin protocols, pre/post hemodialysis management, and pre/post neurosurgery care
• Participates in rapid response and code team activations as needed
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Ohio fingerprinting must be completed promptly after contract signing due to strict compliance deadlines
• Former employees eligible for travel assignment after 6+ months away from the facility
• Current employees of any Ohio State University hospital location are ineligible for this traveler position
• Requested time off must be submitted with the contract and is limited to 7 days or less

American Traveler Job ID #P-741938. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

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