Travel PCU 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:
  
  11/16/2026
• 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:
  
  Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Progressive Care Unit RN with neuro experience for a night shift assignment requiring 2 years of PCU experience and an active OH or compact RN license.

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown) setting with a neuro stepdown patient population
• Estimated patient ratio of 1:4
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM-7:30 AM
• Rotating weekdays, weekends, and holidays
• Required to float to other units within the organization as needed

• Active OH or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of PCU experience required
• Minimum 1 year of PCU experience with neuro patients required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Nursing education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Neuro skills required, including craniotomy, CVA, intracranial bleeds, post-TPA care, pre/post neurosurgery, and traumatic brain injury care
• Skilled in IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood product administration, peripheral line care, heparin protocols, cardiac monitoring, and dysrhythmia interpretation/management
• Experience with isolation precautions/PPE, nasal cannula, and oxygen administration
• 2 professional references required, with at least one from a manager/director or supervisor and the second from a charge RN (no coworker references accepted)

• Provide nursing care to neuro stepdown and PCU patients including CVA, craniotomy, and traumatic brain injury cases
• Complete Ohio fingerprinting process urgently upon signing contract, as delays can impact start date
• Candidates outside Ohio but within driving distance must travel to an Ohio fingerprinting location soon after booking; those farther away will receive a mailed fingerprinting packet
• RTO must be submitted with the application and built into the contract, limited to 7 days or less
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
• Former employees eligible for travel assignment after 6 months away from the facility
• Current employees of the health system are ineligible for a travel assignment at this location

American Traveler Job  #P-748671. 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

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.