Travel Progressive Care Unit RN - $2,185 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/21/2026
• 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: Sep 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) night shift position requiring an Ohio or compact RN license and stepdown/telemetry experience.

Details

• Work in a Stepdown/PCU mixed-acuity unit within a hospital setting
• Care for adult and geriatric patients with general chronic medical conditions
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 7:30
• Floating within the OSU organization required as needed
• Call responsibilities required
• Uses Epic for documentation
• Medication systems include Pyxis, Accudose, and Omnicell
• Utilizes SBAR communication method
• In-house provider support available 24/7

Requirements

• Active Ohio or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience preferred; candidates with 1 year of experience may be considered pending manager review
• Progressive care, stepdown, or PCU experience preferred
• Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and emergency response
• Experience with Rapid Response/Code teams
• Competency in isolation precautions and PPE use
• Experience with respiratory care including nasal cannula and oxygen administration
• IV therapy, phlebotomy, and peripheral line care/management skills
• 2 professional references required, with at least one from a manager, director, or supervisor; charge RN acceptable for the second reference; coworker references not accepted

Additional Information

• Deliver progressive care nursing services to adult and geriatric patients with chronic medical conditions
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Former employees eligible for travel assignment consideration after being away from the facility for 6 months or more
• Current employees are ineligible for travel assignments at any Ohio State University hospital location
• RTO must be requested and built into the contract at time of submission, limited to 7 days or less
• Ohio fingerprinting process must be completed urgently upon contract signing; candidates outside Ohio but within driving distance must travel to a fingerprinting location, while those farther away will receive a mailed fingerprinting packet

American Traveler Job ID #P-726406. 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

About American Traveler

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.