Travel PCU RN - $2,462 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: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, rotating
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 3

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for an MS/Tele Progressive Care Unit position requiring telemetry experience and insulin drip management within a correctional healthcare setting.

Details

• Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit within a correctional facility setting requiring Corrections Officer access
• Patient population includes oncology patients (solid tumor and hematology) as well as general medical-surgical patients
• Patient ratio of 1:4-5
• Rotating day/night schedule (3x12 hours), with the same shift held for 4 weeks before rotating
• Scheduled for 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend required (Friday and Saturday)
• Floating required within the OSU hospital system

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license required at time of consideration
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Previous telemetry experience required
• Experience with IV insulin protocols and insulin drips required
• Strong cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation and management skills required
• Experience with rapid response/code teams, IV therapy, phlebotomy, and peripheral line care required
• Respiratory care skills including nasal cannula, oxygen administration, and non-invasive airway management required
• Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Two professional references required, with at least one from a manager, director, or formal leadership role; a Charge RN reference is acceptable for the second; coworker references not accepted

Additional Information

• Provide nursing care including cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and IV insulin administration
• Candidates must complete Ohio BCI and FBI fingerprinting urgently after accepting an offer, including a lifetime background check
• Isolation precautions and PPE use required
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Former employees eligible after 6 months away from the facility
• Current employees of any Ohio State University hospital location are ineligible for this traveler role
• RTO must be submitted with application and built into the contract, limited to 7 days or less

American Traveler Job ID #P-744152. 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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