Travel PCU RN - $2,246 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: 16 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: 16 weeks
• Openings: 3

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit position requiring 2 years of acute care experience and a valid OH or compact RN license.

Details

• Surgical Oncology/PCU unit caring for a mix of PCU and Med Surg patients
• Adult and geriatric patient population with surgical oncology, hepatobiliary, colorectal, and plastics diagnoses
• Staffing ratio goal of 1:4, may be up to 1:5
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Weekend scheduling varies based on unit needs, no set/blocked scheduling offered
• Floating required within scope of practice
• Potential for rotating day/night contract with shift assignments reviewed every 4-week period
• Cares for patients requiring chemotherapy, blood transfusions, IV antibiotics, insulin drips, and heparin drips
• Manages oncologic emergencies including cytokine release syndrome
• Strong focus on infection prevention and fall protocols
• Uses Epic charting system

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• ONS Chemo certification preferred
• 2 years of current acute care experience required, with at least 1 year of PCU experience
• Acute care experience must be current and consistent within the last 12 months
• Oncology experience preferred but not required
• Experience with respiratory care, BiPAP/CPAP management preferred
• Chest tube management (Emerson/PleurEvac) preferred
• Tracheostomy care/management experience required
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and emergency response
• Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• 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 care to surgical oncology and mixed acuity PCU/Med Surg patients
• Perform cardiac telemetry monitoring and manage dysrhythmias
• Willingness to learn and grow nursing practice encouraged
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Former employees eligible for assignment after 6+ months away from the facility
• Current employees of Ohio State University hospital locations are ineligible to be hired as travelers
• RTO must be requested and built into the contract prior to submission, limited to 7 days or less
• Locals accepted at the same pay rate
• Ohio fingerprinting process must be completed urgently after signing contract due to state requirements

American Traveler Job ID #P-765203. 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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