Travel Step Down RN

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:
  16 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, rotating
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Oct 5, 2026
• Length: 16 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Stepdown RN for an acute leukemia and hematology unit requiring 2 years of acute care experience and a compact or Ohio RN license.

• Work in the Stepdown/PCU unit of a cancer hospital, caring for acute leukemia and hematology patients
• Primarily care for newly diagnosed acute leukemia patients, including adults and geriatrics
• Staffing ratio goal of 1:4, potentially up to 1:5
• 12-hour Day/Night rotating shifts (7:00-19:30 or 19:00-7:30), with shift assignments reviewed every 4-week scheduling period
• Shift may vary between days, nights, or a combination based on departmental needs
• Variable weekend requirements based on unit needs
• Uses Epic for computerized charting

• Active RN license (Ohio or Compact) in hand at time of consideration
• Current certifications: BLS and ACLS required; NIHSS, ONS Chemo Certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of total acute care nursing experience, with at least 1 year of PCU experience
• Acute care experience must be current and consistently worked within the last 12 months
• Oncology experience preferred; training provided for oncology patient care
• Required skills:
  
  telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation, IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood product administration, central line and PICC line care/management, peripheral line care/management, starting and maintaining IVs, feeding tube care, use of Rapid Response Teams
• Preferred skills: accessing/managing ports
• Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• Two professional references required, with at least one from a manager, director, or supervisor; charge RN acceptable for the second reference; coworker references not accepted

• Deliver step-down level nursing care with a strong focus on infection prevention protocols and patient falls prevention
• Chemo certification is not required for this role
• First-time travelers will be considered
• Former employees eligible for travel assignment after 6+ months away from the facility
• Current employees of the health system are ineligible to be hired as a traveler at this location
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• RTO must be requested and built into the contract prior to consideration, limited to 7 days or less
• Candidates must complete Ohio fingerprinting promptly after signing the contract due to strict compliance timelines
• Candidates located outside Ohio but within driving distance must travel to an Ohio fingerprinting location shortly after booking; those farther away will receive a mailed fingerprinting packet

American Traveler Job  #P-748956. 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
- Stepdown

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.