Travel PCU RN - $2,210 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: 12/14/2026
• 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: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a night-shift RN for a blended Med-Surg/PCU unit, requiring at least 1 year of experience and BLS/ACLS certification.

Details

• Blended Med-Surg and Progressive Care Unit (PCU) setting
• Standard Med-Surg assignments typically 4:1; PCU assignments typically 3:1
• Travelers may occasionally be assigned a 5:1 Med-Surg patient load due to unionized flexing guidelines
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00-7:30), 36 hours per week
• Floating required within OSU

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license required at time of consideration
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of relevant nursing experience required
• Charge RN experience preferred
• Nursing education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Comfortable with CPAP/BiPAP management, med titrations, and charge-capable responsibilities on nights
• Proficient in respiratory care including chest tubes, HFNC, nasal cannula, tracheostomy care, and oxygen administration
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation/management, and use of Rapid Response/Code teams
• Experience with wound care/wound vac and isolation precautions/PPE
• Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, and peripheral line care/management
• Experience with feeding tube care, heparin protocols, and PCA management
• 2 professional references required, with at least 1 from a manager/director or formal leadership role; charge RN acceptable for second reference; no coworker references accepted

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care in a blended Med-Surg/PCU environment with telemetry monitoring
• Participate in cardiac drip titration and emergency response protocols
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Former employees eligible for assignment after 6 months away from the facility
• Current OSU employees are ineligible for travel assignments at any Ohio State University hospital location
• RTO must be submitted with contract and limited to 7 days or less
• Candidates must complete Ohio fingerprinting promptly after signing contract due to strict credentialing timelines

American Traveler Job ID #P-759618. 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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