Travel PCU RN - $2,111 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: 11/16/2026
• 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: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Night Shift RN for a Progressive Care Unit position requiring BLS, ACLS, and at least 1 year of PCU experience.

Details

• Blended Med-Surg and PCU unit setting
• Standard Med-Surg assignments typically 4:1; PCU assignments typically 3:1
• Unionized nursing staff; travelers are generally first to be flexed, which may occasionally result in a 5:1 Med-Surg assignment based on unit needs
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00-07:30), 36 hours per week
• Float required within OSU facilities

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required
• Charge RN experience preferred
• Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Must be comfortable managing CPAP/BiPAP, performing medication titrations, and functioning in a charge-capable role on nights
• Proficiency required in respiratory care including chest tubes, HFNC, nasal cannula, tracheostomy care, and oxygen administration
• Experience with feeding tube care, cardiac drip titration, heparin protocols, and PCA management
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation/management, and use of rapid response/code teams
• Experience with isolation precautions/PPE, wound care/wound vac, telemetry, IV therapy/phlebotomy, and peripheral line care
• 2 professional references required, with at least 1 from a manager/director or formal leadership role; charge RN acceptable for second reference; coworker references not accepted

Additional Information

• Provide nursing care across a blended Med-Surg and PCU patient population
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Former employees eligible for a travel assignment after being away from the facility for 6 months or more
• Current employees are ineligible to be hired as a traveler at any Ohio State University hospital location
• RTO must be requested and built into the contract at time of consideration, limited to 7 days or less
• Candidates must complete Ohio fingerprinting promptly after signing contract; those within driving distance may need to travel to an Ohio fingerprinting location, while those at greater distances will receive a mailed fingerprinting packet

American Traveler Job ID #P-767430. 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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