Travel PCU Registered Nurse - $2,365 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: 16 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: 16 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PCU - Acute Leukemia and Hematology position requiring a minimum of 2 years of nursing experience and active OH or compact RN license.

Details

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) focused on acute leukemia and hematology patients, including newly diagnosed acute leukemia cases
• Patient population includes adults and geriatrics
• Staffing ratio goal is 1:4, with a possible maximum of 1:5
• 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (3x12)
• Rotating day/night contracts are also available; shift assignments are reviewed every 4-week scheduling period based on staffing needs
• Weekend scheduling is variable based on unit needs
• No set or blocked scheduling; self-schedule requests are accepted before schedules are finalized
• Charting via Epic (experience required)
• Strong emphasis on infection prevention protocols and patient fall prevention

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license required
• Required certifications: BLS and ACLS
• Preferred certifications: ONS Chemo Certification and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
• Required skills: Med/Surg telemetry, telemetry monitoring, interpretation of dysrhythmias, use of Rapid Response Teams, feeding tube care and management, IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood product administration, central line blood draw, peripheral line care/management, PICC line management, and starting IVs
• 2 professional references required: at least 1 must be from a Manager, Director, or formal leadership role (e.g., Supervisor); a Charge RN is acceptable as the second reference; co-worker references are not accepted

Additional Information

• Chemo certification is NOT required for this position
• First-time travelers will be considered but are subject to client review
• Former employees of the facility are eligible to apply after a minimum 6-month separation
• Local candidates are accepted
• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted at the time of consideration and built into the contract, limited to 7 days or less
• Ohio state fingerprinting is required; candidates should be prepared to complete this process promptly upon booking — detailed instructions will be provided by the credentialing team
• Orientation consists of Monday through Friday day shifts during the first week, followed by 36 hours of on-unit orientation with a preceptor during the second week
• Parking options are available for purchase on-site through the campus parking system

American Traveler Job ID #P-723685. 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 - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

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