Travel PCU RN - $2,113 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: 16 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
• Length: 16 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a PCU night shift position requiring 2 years of acute care experience and an active OH or compact RN license.

Details

• Mixed acuity Surgical Oncology unit caring for both PCU and Medical/Surgical patients on a busy surgical floor
• Adult and geriatric patients with diagnoses including surgical oncology, hepatobiliary, colorectal, and plastics/reconstructive cancers
• Staffing ratio goal is 1:4, potentially up to 1:5
• Night shift, 3x12 hour shifts (19:00-7:30)
• May be scheduled as a rotating 12-hour day/night contract with assignments reviewed every 4-week period
• Variable weekend scheduling based on unit needs; no set or blocked scheduling offered
• Float within scope of practice may be required
• Special procedures include chemotherapy, blood transfusions, IV antibiotics, insulin and heparin drips, and management of oncologic emergencies including cytokine release syndrome
• Heavy focus on infection prevention protocols and fall prevention
• Uses Epic for charting

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license required in hand at time of submission
• Minimum 2 years of current acute care experience within the last 12 months
• At least 1 year of PCU experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• ONS Chemo certification preferred
• Oncology experience preferred but not required
• Experience with respiratory care, BiPAP/CPAP management, chest tubes (Emerson/PleurEvac), and tracheostomy care preferred
• Experience with cardiac telemetry, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and emergency response required
• Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• Epic charting experience required
• 2 professional references required, with at least one from a manager, director, or supervisor; a Charge RN is acceptable for the second reference; coworker references not accepted

Additional Information

• Provide direct nursing care to surgical oncology patients including chemotherapy administration, blood transfusions, and management of oncologic emergencies
• Willingness to learn and grow nursing practice is valued; travel experience not required
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Former employees eligible for a travel assignment after 6 months away from the facility
• Current employees are ineligible for a travel assignment at this health system
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Candidates must complete Ohio fingerprinting promptly after signing contract due to strict compliance timelines
• RTO must be submitted with the application and built into the contract, limited to 7 days or less

American Traveler Job ID #P-752054. 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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