Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care UnitAmerican TravelerColumbus, Ohio, United StatesPosition status: OpenAssignment type: travelShift: NightsLength (weeks): 16Openings: 1Start date: 2026-11-02$2,150.13/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)DescriptionAmerican Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a PCU night shift position requiring 2 years of acute care experience and an active OH or compact RN license.DetailsMixed acuity Surgical Oncology unit caring for both PCU and Medical/Surgical patients on a busy surgical floor.Adult and geriatric patients with diagnoses including surgical oncology, hepatobiliary, colorectal, and plastics/reconstructive cancers.Staffing ratio goal is 1:4, potentially up to 1:5.Night shift, 3x12 hour shifts (19:00-7:30).May be scheduled as a rotating 12-hour day/night contract with assignments reviewed every 4-week period.Variable weekend scheduling based on unit needs; no set or blocked scheduling offered.Float within scope of practice may be required.Special procedures include chemotherapy, blood transfusions, IV antibiotics, insulin and heparin drips, and management of oncologic emergencies including cytokine release syndrome.Heavy focus on infection prevention protocols and fall prevention.Uses Epic for charting.RequirementsActive OH or compact RN license required in hand at time of submission.Minimum 2 years of current acute care experience within the last 12 months.At least 1 year of PCU experience required.Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS.ONS Chemo certification preferred.Oncology experience preferred but not required.Experience with respiratory care, BiPAP/CPAP management, chest tubes (Emerson/PleurEvac), and tracheostomy care preferred.Experience with cardiac telemetry, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and emergency response required.Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program.Epic charting experience required.2 professional references required, with at least one from a manager, director, or supervisor; a Charge RN is acceptable for the second reference; coworker references not accepted.Additional InformationProvide direct nursing care to surgical oncology patients including chemotherapy administration, blood transfusions, and management of oncologic emergencies.Willingness to learn and grow nursing practice is valued; travel experience not required.First-time travelers are welcome to apply.Former employees eligible for a travel assignment after 6 months away from the facility.Current employees are ineligible for a travel assignment at this health system.Local candidates accepted at the same rate.Candidates must complete Ohio fingerprinting promptly after signing contract due to strict compliance timelines.RTO must be submitted with the application and built into the contract, limited to 7 days or less.