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: 11/16/2026
• 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: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 16 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a PCU Registered Nurse for a surgical oncology unit requiring at least 1 year of PCU experience and 2 years of total acute care experience.

Details

• 12-hour night shift rotation (7:00 PM-7:30 AM), 3x12 schedule
• Mixed acuity surgical oncology unit caring for both PCU and Med Surg patients
• Adult and geriatric patient population
• Surgical oncology diagnoses including breast, thyroid, melanoma, hepatobiliary, colorectal, and plastics/reconstructive cases
• Staffing ratio goal of 1:4, may be up to 1:5
• Variable weekend scheduling based on unit needs
• No set or blocked scheduling offered
• Shift assignments reviewed every 4-week scheduling period; travelers may be scheduled for days, nights, or a rotating combination
• Float requirement within scope of practice
• Uses Epic EMR

Requirements

• Active RN license (Ohio or Compact) required and must be in hand at time of submission
• Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Preferred certification: ONS Chemo
• Minimum 2 years of current acute care nursing experience, 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
• Skilled in respiratory care, with BiPAP/CPAP management preferred
• Experience with chest tubes (Emerson/PleurEvac) preferred
• Tracheostomy care and management skills required
• Experience with cardiac telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and management
• Two professional references required, with at least one from a manager or director-level leader; charge RN acceptable for second reference; no coworker references accepted

Additional Information

• Provide nursing care for complex surgical oncology patients, including chemotherapy administration, blood transfusions, IV antibiotics, and management of oncologic emergencies including cytokine release syndrome
• Administer and monitor insulin and heparin drips
• Strong emphasis on infection prevention protocols and fall prevention
• Complete urgent Ohio fingerprinting process immediately upon contract signing
• First-time travelers are welcome; candidates should come with a willingness to learn and grow their nursing practice
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
• Former employees eligible for travel assignments after being away from the facility for 6 months or more
• Current employees of the health system are ineligible for travel positions at this facility
• Requested time off must be submitted and built into the contract at time of submission, limited to 7 days or less

American Traveler Job ID #P-742162. 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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