Travel PCU RN - $2,077 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: 13 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: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a PCU/Telemetry position at an academic medical center in Ohio, requiring a minimum of 2 years of RN experience and strong cardiac monitoring skills.

Details

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) in an academic teaching hospital setting
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (3x12-hour shifts)
• Every other weekend required (Friday and Saturday nights)
• 13-week contract
• Patient population includes telemetry and step-down level acuity
• Procedures include IV insulin protocols, insulin drips, and cardiac monitoring
• Epic EMR (preferred experience)
• MS/Tele and PCU/Step-down work setting
• Respiratory care including nasal cannula and oxygen administration
• IV therapy including peripheral line care and IV starts

Requirements

• Active OH or Compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Previous telemetry or PCU/step-down experience required
• Experience with IV insulin protocols and insulin drips required
• Strong cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation and management skills required
• Proficiency with telemetry monitoring and use of Rapid Response/Code teams
• Nursing degree from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program required
• 2 professional references required: at least 1 from a manager, director, or formal leadership (e.g., supervisor); a Charge RN is acceptable as the 2nd reference; no coworker references accepted

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted
• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted prior to acceptance and will be built into the contract; RTO is limited to 7 days or less
• Ohio state fingerprinting is required and must be completed promptly after signing a contract — candidates outside of Ohio will need to travel to an in-state fingerprinting location or complete a mailed packet upon receipt
• Former employees of this health system are eligible after a minimum 6-month separation from the facility; current employees are ineligible
• Parking is available on-site through CampusParc via multiple permit options at the traveler's own cost

American Traveler Job ID #P-736442. 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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