Travel PCU Float 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 Night Shift RN for a PCU Float position requiring OH or compact RN license, telemetry experience, and EPIC proficiency.

Details

• Float pool position in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU), covering step-down/telemetry level care
• May be required to float to another OSU-affiliated hospital within a short walking distance
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts, 36 hours/week
• Weekend shifts may be required
• Requires EPIC EMR experience
• Requires IV start and telemetry skills

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 1 year of PCU/step-down/telemetry nursing experience required
• Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• Experience with IV therapy/phlebotomy, arterial line management, central and peripheral line care, and blood product administration
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and use of rapid response/code teams
• Experience managing cardiac and vasoactive drips (no titration required)
• Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, high flow nasal cannula, and tracheostomy care
• 2 professional references required, with at least 1 from a manager/director or supervisor and no coworker references accepted

Additional Information

• Provide nursing care to a cardiac telemetry and step-down/PCU patient population
• Perform wound care, isolation precautions/PPE, and pre/post neurosurgery care as needed
• Manage IV insulin protocols and pre/post hemodialysis care for renal patients
• Candidates must complete Ohio fingerprinting requirements urgently upon signing the contract, including travel to an Ohio fingerprinting location if within driving distance
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Former employees are eligible to apply for a travel assignment after being away from the facility for 6 months or more
• Current employees of any Ohio State University hospital location are ineligible for this traveler role
• RTO must be submitted and built into the contract, limited to 7 days or less
• Local candidates are accepted at the same pay rate

American Traveler Job ID #P-764204. 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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