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 an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) night shift position requiring telemetry experience and an OH or compact RN license.

Details

• PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown unit setting
• Patient population includes MS/Tele, respiratory, and cardiac cases requiring telemetry monitoring
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00-7:30), 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend required (Friday & Saturday nights)
• Float required within OSU system
• Epic charting system preferred

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license 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
• Skilled in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience with rapid response/code teams
• Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and peripheral line care and management
• Experience starting and maintaining IVs
• Knowledge of isolation precautions and PPE use
• Nursing education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• 2 professional references required, with at least 1 from a manager, director, or supervisor; a Charge RN is acceptable for the second reference; no coworker references accepted

Additional Information

• Provide telemetry-level nursing care including cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and emergency response
• Administer respiratory care including nasal cannula and oxygen administration
• Candidates with only 1 year of experience will require manager review before an offer is extended
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Locals accepted at the same rate
• Former employees eligible for a travel assignment only after 6 months away from the facility
• Current employees are ineligible to be hired as a traveler at this health system
• RTO must be requested at time of consideration and built into the contract, limited to 7 days or less
• Ohio fingerprinting is required promptly after contract signing due to strict compliance timelines

American Traveler Job ID #P-736442. 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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