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:
  
  10/05/2026
• 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:
  
  Oct 5, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced PCU RN for a night shift position requiring at least 1 year of stepdown/med-surg experience and comfort with respiratory support devices.

• Work in a 31-bed mixed acuity Progressive Care Unit (PCU) supporting medicine services
• Care for a variety of stepdown and med/surg patients
• Standard Med-Surg assignments are typically 4:1, PCU assignments are typically 3:1, though travelers may occasionally be flexed to a 5:1 Med-Surg assignment based on unit needs
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 07:30
• Floating required within the OSU organization as needed
• Uses EPIC for documentation and Omnicell for medication management

• Active Ohio or compact RN license required in hand at time of submission
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of PCU or relevant nursing experience required
• Charge RN experience preferred and must be charge-capable on nights
• Must be comfortable with CPAP/BiPAP management, medication titrations, chest tube management, and cardiac drip titration
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and use of Rapid Response/Code teams
• Experience with isolation precautions/PPE, wound care/wound vac, telemetry, IV therapy/phlebotomy, and peripheral line care
• Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• 2 professional references required, with at least 1 from a Manager/Director or formal leadership role and no coworker references accepted

• Provide comprehensive respiratory, cardiac, and general nursing care to a mixed acuity patient population
• Manage non-invasive airway support including CPAP/BiPAP, high flow nasal cannula, and oxygen administration
• Perform feeding tube care, heparin protocols, and PCA management as needed
• First-time travelers are accepted for this position
• Locals 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 any Ohio State University hospital location are ineligible to be hired as a traveler
• RTO must be submitted and built into the contract, limited to 7 days or less
• Candidates must complete Ohio fingerprinting requirements urgently upon signing the contract, either by driving to a fingerprinting location in-state or completing a mailed fingerprinting packet if located a significant distance away

American Traveler Job  #P-742682. 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.