Travel PCU Registered Nurse - $2,077 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: 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 Night Shift RN for a Progressive Care Unit position requiring PCU experience with neuro patients and OH or compact RN licensure.

Details

• PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown setting with a focus on Neuro Stepdown patients
• 36 hours per week on night shift (3x12s, 19:00-7:30)
• Rotating weekdays and weekends with rotating holiday coverage
• Float required within the OSU health system
• EPIC EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of PCU-level RN experience required, specifically with neuro patients
• Nursing education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Required neuro skills include craniotomy, CVA, intracranial bleeds, post-TPA care, pre/post neurosurgery, and traumatic brain injury care
• Experience with IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood product administration, and peripheral line care/management required
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and Heparin protocols required
• Experience with isolation precautions/PPE, nasal cannula, and oxygen administration required
• Two professional references required, with at least one from a Manager/Director or formal leadership role and the second from a Charge RN or higher (no coworker references accepted)

Additional Information

• Provide nursing care to PCU/stepdown patients with a focus on neurological and neurosurgical conditions
• Candidates with only 1 year of experience will require manager review prior to offer
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Locals are accepted at the same pay rate
• Former employees are eligible for assignment consideration after 6 months away from the facility
• Current employees of any Ohio State University hospital location are ineligible for traveler positions
• RTO must be submitted with the application and built into the contract, limited to 7 days or less
• Candidates must complete Ohio fingerprinting requirements promptly after signing the contract, including travel to a fingerprinting location if within driving distance or completing a mailed fingerprinting packet if not

American Traveler Job ID #P-732948. 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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