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: 12/14/2026
• 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: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 16 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a PCU position on a surgical oncology unit, requiring 2 years of acute care experience with at least 1 year in PCU and an active OH or compact RN license.

Details

• Mixed acuity surgical oncology unit caring for both PCU and Med Surg patients
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00-7:30
• Staffing ratio goal of 1:4, but may be up to 1:5
• Variable weekend scheduling based on unit needs
• No set or blocked scheduling offered
• Floating within scope of practice may be required
• Rotating 12D/N contracts may include days, nights, or a combination based on department needs, with shift assignments reviewed every 4-week period
• Adult and geriatric patient population
• Patient diagnoses include surgical oncology (breast, thyroid, melanoma), hepatobiliary cancers, colorectal cancer, and plastics/reconstructive cases
• Unit handles chemotherapy, blood transfusions, IV antibiotics, oncologic emergencies, cytokine release syndrome, and insulin/heparin drips
• Heavy focus on infection prevention protocols and fall prevention
• Epic EMR used, experience required

Requirements

• Active RN license (Ohio or compact) in hand at time of submission
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• ONS Chemo certification preferred
• 2 years of total acute care nursing 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 and BiPAP/CPAP management preferred
• Chest tube management (Emerson/PleurEvac) preferred
• Tracheostomy care/management experience
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and management
• Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• 2 professional references required, with at least 1 from a Manager/Director or Supervisor; Charge RN acceptable for second reference; no coworker references accepted

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care on a busy surgical oncology floor with mixed PCU and Med Surg acuity
• Monitor for and respond to cardiac dysrhythmias and other emergent conditions
• Come with a willingness to learn and grow nursing practice
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Former employees eligible for travel assignment after 6 months away from the facility
• Current employees are ineligible to work as a traveler at any Ohio State University hospital location
• RTO must be submitted and built into the contract, limited to 7 days or less
• Ohio fingerprinting (BCI & FBI) must be completed urgently upon accepting an offer

American Traveler Job ID #P-780980. 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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