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: 09/08/2026
• 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: Sep 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 5

Description

American Traveler is seeking an RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position at an academic teaching hospital, requiring 2 years of PCU experience and an active OH or compact RN license.

Details

• Acute care ortho trauma unit with PCU-level patients
• Common diagnoses include SBO, falls, lacerations, PNA, head injury, TBI, trauma, ileus, fistula, and fractures
• 3x12-hour Day (7:00-19:30) or Night (19:00-7:30) shift schedules available
• Utilizes Epic EMR
• Telemetry monitoring required

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of PCU experience required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Skilled in IV starts, general nursing care, patient monitoring, lab work, medication administration, and patient education
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• 2 professional references required, including at least one from a manager, director, or supervisor; a Charge RN may serve as the second reference; coworker references not accepted

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to ortho trauma and PCU patients, including respiratory support, IV therapy, cardiac monitoring, and wound care
• Skills may include BiPAP/CPAP management, chest tube care, ABG interpretation, central and PICC line management, cardiac drip management, and insulin protocols
• Experience with ortho trauma, total joint replacement, and traction management is beneficial
• Local candidates are accepted at the same pay rate
• Former employees are eligible for a travel assignment after being away from the facility for 6 months or more
• Current employees of Ohio State University hospital locations are not eligible for travel assignments
• Candidates must complete Ohio fingerprinting requirements promptly after signing a contract, either in person or via mailed packet depending on location
• RTO must be requested and built into the contract, limited to 7 days or less
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job ID #P-739079. 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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