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: 11/16/2026
• 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 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Progressive Care Unit role requiring telemetry experience and a compact or OH RN license.

Details

• Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Progressive Care Unit setting within a correctional healthcare unit requiring Corrections Officer access
• Rotating Day/Night schedule (3x12 hours), 36 hours per week, with shifts rotating every 4 weeks
• Patient population includes oncology patients (solid tumor and hematology) as well as patients admitted for other medical/surgical conditions such as COPD, sepsis, pneumonia, and abnormal labs
• Patient ratio of 1:4-5
• Floating required within OSU facilities
• Every other weekend (Friday & Saturday) required

Requirements

• Active compact or Ohio RN license required and 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
• Experience with IV therapy/phlebotomy and peripheral line care required
• Experience with oxygen administration, nasal cannula, and non-invasive airway management required
• Knowledge of isolation precautions and PPE use required
• Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Two professional references required, with at least one from a Manager/Director or formal leadership role; Charge RN acceptable for second reference; coworker references not accepted

Additional Information

• Provide cardiac monitoring, emergency response, and management of dysrhythmias including use of Rapid Response/Code teams
• Candidates with only 1 year of experience will 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 only after 6 months away from the facility
• Current employees are ineligible for travel assignments at this health system
• RTO must be submitted and built into the contract prior to start, limited to 7 days or less
• Candidates must complete Ohio fingerprinting promptly after signing contract 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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