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.

• Specialty:
  PCU
  - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  09/08/2026
• 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:
  
  Sep 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 5

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Progressive Care Unit position requiring an active Ohio or compact RN license and at least 2 years of acute care nursing experience.

• Work in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) of a hospital setting
• Care for medical-surgical telemetry, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown level patients, including neurological/psychiatric and substance withdrawal cases
• Rotating 3x12 hour shifts, both Day (7:00-19:30) and Night (19:00-7:30)
• Schedule includes weekdays and some weekends
• Uses Epic EMR for charting
• Floating to lower acuity units required as needed

• Active Ohio RN license or compact license required in hand at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience with strong acute care background
• BLS certification required
• IV certification required
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Nursing education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Skills required include IV therapy/phlebotomy, peripheral and PICC line management, starting and maintaining IVs, respiratory care (chest tubes, nasal cannula, oxygen administration), cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and use of rapid response/code teams
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and multitasking skills required
• Two professional references required, with at least one from a Manager/Director or formal leadership role; a Charge RN may serve as the second reference; coworker references not accepted

• Responsibilities include starting and managing IVs, administering medications safely, monitoring vital signs and patient responses, educating patients on treatments and self-care, and collaborating with the care team on patient plans
• Must follow all hospital policies and maintain patient safety standards at all times
• Candidates must complete Ohio fingerprinting requirements promptly upon signing contract; those outside Ohio but within driving distance must travel to a fingerprinting location, while those farther away will receive a mailed fingerprinting packet
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate
• Former employees are eligible for a travel assignment once they have been away from the facility for 6 months or more
• Current employees of Ohio State University hospital locations are not eligible to be hired as travelers
• RTO must be submitted and built into the contract, limited to 7 days or less
• First-time travelers may be considered as travel experience is not required

American Traveler Job  #P-739127. 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

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.