Travel PCU RN - $2,113 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: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 16 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 16 weeks
• Openings: 3

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Medical Oncology PCU/Telemetry position at a major cancer hospital, requiring high-acuity PCU experience and Epic proficiency.

Details

• 36-bed Oncology Telemetry unit with over 24 beds dedicated to PCU-level care, located within a large academic cancer hospital
• Patient population includes solid tumor, orthopedic oncology, and thoracic oncology diagnoses at a high acuity PCU level
• Pediatric patients are occasionally present on the unit but are extremely rare and typically managed by permanent staff — pediatric experience is not required
• Staffing ratios are 1:3 for PCU and 1:4-5 for Med Surg Telemetry
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30); rotating day/night scheduling is possible based on department needs
• Shift assignments are reviewed every 4-week scheduling period and may include days, nights, or a combination
• Floating required within units of equivalent or lower acuity
• Heavy emphasis on infection prevention protocols and patient fall prevention
• Charting system: Epic (required)
• Special equipment includes GE B450 telemetry monitors, Alaris pumps, bladder scanner, Stryker beds, continuous bladder irrigation, and PCA pumps

Requirements

• Active OH or Compact RN license required and must be in hand at time of consideration
• Current certifications required: BLS (BCLS), ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required; acute care experience must be current and active within the last 12 months in the applying specialty
• High-acuity PCU experience is required; ICU background is also acceptable
• Epic EMR experience required
• Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• Required skills include: interpretation of dysrhythmias, use of rapid response/code teams, feeding tube care and management, port access and management, blood product administration, central/peripheral/PICC line care, IV starts, heparin protocols, cardiac drip management (including titration), PCA management, chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac), BiPAP/CPAP management, HFNC, ABG interpretation, nasal cannula, and tracheostomy management
• Preferred skills include: management of dysrhythmias, IV insulin protocols, insulin drip titration, phlebotomy, chemotherapy administration and monitoring, wound care/wound vac, arterial line management, surgical drains, and non-invasive airway management
• 2 years of oncology experience preferred but not required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• 2 professional references required: at least 1 must be from a manager, director, or formal leadership role (supervisor); a Charge RN is acceptable as the second reference; no coworker references accepted

Additional Information

• Oncology experience is preferred but not required — candidates with strong PCU or ICU backgrounds are encouraged to apply
• First-time travelers are welcome; travel experience is not required
• Former employees of this facility are eligible to apply after a minimum 6-month separation; current employees of any Ohio State University hospital location are not eligible
• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted at the time of consideration and will be built into the contract; RTO is limited to 7 days or fewer
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate as travelers
• Ohio state fingerprinting is required upon signing the contract and must be completed urgently — candidates outside Ohio who are within driving distance will need to travel to an Ohio fingerprinting location; those at greater distances will receive a mailed fingerprinting packet to be completed immediately upon receipt
• Multiple parking permit options are available for purchase through CampusParc, ranging from convenient on-campus garage access to budget-friendly surface lot options with shuttle service to the medical center

American Traveler Job ID #P-735949. 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.