Travel PCU Registered Nurse - $2,113 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: 09/08/2026
• 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: Sep 8, 2026
• Length: 16 weeks
• Openings: 4

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PCU - Acute Leukemia and Hematology position requiring telemetry skills and a minimum of 2 years of nursing experience.

Details

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) specializing in acute leukemia and hematology patients, including newly diagnosed cases
• Patient population includes adults and geriatrics
• Staffing ratio goal is 1:4, with the possibility of 1:5 based on unit needs
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Day/night rotating contracts are also available; shift assignments may include days, nights, or a combination based on departmental needs
• Shift assignments are reviewed every 4-week scheduling period
• Weekend scheduling is variable based on unit needs
• No set or blocked scheduling — self-scheduling requests are accepted before schedule finalization
• Charting is performed in Epic
• Telemetry monitoring required throughout the unit

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Med/surg and telemetry experience required
• Proficiency in interpretation of dysrhythmias and telemetry monitoring required
• Experience with blood product administration required
• Experience with central line blood draws, PICC line management, and peripheral line care required
• Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, and starting IVs required
• Experience with feeding tube care and management required
• Familiarity with Rapid Response Team protocols required
• 2 professional references required: at least 1 must be from a Manager, Director, or formal leadership role (e.g., Supervisor); a Charge RN is acceptable as the second reference; co-worker references are not accepted
• Chemo certification (ONS) is preferred but not required
• NIHSS certification preferred

Additional Information

• Strong emphasis on infection prevention protocols and patient fall prevention
• Orientation consists of the first week Mon–Fri on day shift, followed by a second week of 36 hours of on-unit orientation with a preceptor
• First-time travelers will be considered and screened for this position
• Former facility employees are eligible to apply after a minimum 6-month separation from the facility
• Requested time off (RTO) must be submitted at the time of consideration and is limited to 7 days or fewer for the contract period
• Local candidates are accepted
• Ohio state fingerprinting is required and must be completed promptly after booking — candidates will receive detailed instructions from the credentialing team

American Traveler Job ID #P-715955. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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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