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: 11/02/2026
• 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: Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 3

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a MS/Telemetry Progressive Care Unit position requiring an OH or compact RN license and previous telemetry experience.

Details

• MS/Tele Progressive Care Unit within a correctional healthcare setting requiring Corrections Officer access to enter the locked unit
• Patient population includes active oncology diagnoses (solid tumor and hematology) as well as non-oncology admissions such as surgical, COPD, sepsis, pneumonia, and abnormal labs cases
• Rotating Day/Night schedule (3x12 hours), with the same shift held for 4 weeks before rotating to the opposite shift
• 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend required (Friday and Saturday)
• Floating required within OSU

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• 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
• Skills in use of Rapid Response/Code teams, IV therapy/phlebotomy, peripheral line care, and non-invasive airway management required
• 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; no coworker references accepted

Additional Information

• Provide cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and emergency response care within a correctional healthcare unit
• Perform IV therapy, phlebotomy, peripheral line care, and respiratory support including oxygen administration and non-invasive airway management
• Follow isolation precautions and PPE protocols as needed
• Candidates with only 1 year of experience require manager review prior to offer
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
• Former employees eligible for assignment after 6 months away from the facility
• Current OSU hospital employees are ineligible for traveler roles
• RTO must be submitted with the application and built into the contract, limited to 7 days or less
• Candidates must promptly complete Ohio fingerprinting requirements upon signing contract due to strict compliance timelines

American Traveler Job ID #P-744152. 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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