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: 11/16/2026
- 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: Nov 16, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 2
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a PCU Float position requiring telemetry skills, IV starts, and an Ohio or compact RN license.
Details
- PCU Float Pool position within a hospital setting
- May be required to float to another OSU-affiliated hospital within a short walking distance
- Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM-7:30 AM), 36 hours per week
- Weekend shifts may be required
- Cares for cardiac telemetry, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown patient populations
- Requires EPIC EMR experience
Requirements
- Active OH or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
- Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
- Minimum 1 year of recent step-down/PCU experience required
- Required skills include IV starts and telemetry monitoring
- Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
- 2 professional references required, with at least 1 from a manager/director or supervisor; charge RN acceptable for second reference; coworker references not accepted
Additional Information
- Responsibilities include cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and use of rapid response/code teams
- Candidates must complete Ohio fingerprinting promptly after signing contract due to strict compliance timelines
- Those outside Ohio but within driving distance must travel to an Ohio fingerprinting location soon after booking; those farther away will receive a mailed fingerprinting packet
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Former employees eligible for assignment only after 6+ months away from the facility
- Current employees of any Ohio State University hospital location are not eligible for traveler positions
- Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
- RTO must be submitted and built into the contract, limited to 7 days or less
American Traveler Job ID #P-765444. 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
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.