Travel Step Down 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, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Stepdown/PCU RN for night shifts requiring telemetry experience and OH or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Stepdown/PCU unit within a correctional healthcare setting housing Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections (ODRC) inmates
• Unit is locked and requires Corrections Officer (CO) access for entry
• Patient population includes oncology patients (solid tumor and hematology) as well as non-oncology admissions for surgical, COPD, sepsis, pneumonia, and other conditions
• Patient ratio of 1:3-4
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (19:00-07:30), 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend required (Friday & Saturday nights)
• Floating required within OSU system
• Epic charting system preferred

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Current 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 rapid response/code teams
• Skilled in isolation precautions/PPE, oxygen administration, nasal cannula use, IV therapy/phlebotomy, and peripheral line care
• Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• 2 professional references required, with at least 1 from a manager/director or supervisor and the second from a charge RN or above (no coworker references accepted)

Additional Information

• Provide telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and emergency response on a locked correctional stepdown unit
• Candidates with only 1 year of experience will require manager review prior to offer
• Must complete Ohio fingerprinting process urgently upon signing contract, including travel to a fingerprinting location if within driving distance or completing a mailed fingerprinting packet if not
• RTO must be submitted with application and built into the contract, limited to 7 days or less
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Former employees eligible for travel assignment after 6+ months away from the facility
• Current employees of any Ohio State University hospital location are ineligible for traveler positions
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job ID #P-767421. 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 - Stepdown

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