Travel PCU RN - $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, rotating
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 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 (PCU) role requiring telemetry experience and OH or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) hospital setting
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM), 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend required (Friday and Saturday nights)
• Floating required within OSU facilities
• Epic charting system experience preferred

Requirements

• Active RN license (OH state or compact) required in hand at time of consideration
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Previous telemetry experience required
• Experience with IV insulin protocols and insulin drips required
• Strong cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation and management skills required
• Experience with rapid response/code teams
• Skilled in peripheral IV starts, maintenance, and phlebotomy
• 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; Charge RN acceptable as second reference; coworker references not accepted

Additional Information

• Provide cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and emergency response care to a step-down/PCU patient population
• Responsibilities include oxygen administration, nasal cannula use, and IV therapy management
• Follow isolation precautions and PPE protocols as needed
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply, though candidates with only 1 year of experience are subject to manager review before offer
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
• RTO must be submitted with application and built into the contract, limited to 7 days or less
• Former employees eligible for travel assignments after 6 months away from the facility
• Current employees are ineligible for travel assignments at this health system
• Candidates must complete Ohio fingerprinting promptly after signing contract due to strict compliance timelines

American Traveler Job ID #P-733022. 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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