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:
  
  11/30/2026
• 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 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) night shift position requiring at least 1 year of experience and an active OH or compact RN license.

• Work in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU), also covering DOU/IMC/Stepdown areas
• Patient population includes telemetry, neurological/psychiatric, pre/post neurosurgery, spinal cord injury, and plastics cases
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00-7:30), 36 hours per week
• 13-week assignment length
• Floating required within OSU facilities

• Active OH or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Skills include IV therapy/phlebotomy, peripheral line care, PCA management, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, oxygen administration, and isolation precautions/PPE
• Preferred skills include arterial line management, blood product administration, central line care, PICC line management, BiPAP/CPAP management, ABG interpretation, tracheostomy care, feeding tube management, heparin and cardiac/vasoactive drip management, wound care/wound vac, IV insulin protocols, and ortho trauma care
• Two professional references required, with at least one from a manager/director or supervisor and the second from a charge RN; coworker references not accepted

• Provide nursing care across a range of progressive care and stepdown patient populations
• Must complete Ohio fingerprinting process urgently upon signing contract due to strict compliance deadlines
• Candidates outside Ohio but within driving distance must travel to a fingerprinting location as soon as possible after booking
• Candidates at extreme distances will be mailed a fingerprinting packet to complete urgently
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Former employees eligible for a travel assignment after being away from the facility for 6 months or more
• Current employees of any Ohio State University hospital location are ineligible for travel assignments
• Requested time off must be submitted with the application and built into the contract, limited to 7 days or less

American Traveler Job  #P-762062. 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.