Travel Registered Nurse PCU Oncology Telemetry - $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: 07/13/2026
• Duration: 16 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 13, 2026
• Length: 16 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Medical Oncology PCU (Progressive Care Unit) position in Ohio, requiring high-acuity PCU experience and an OH or compact RN license.

Details

• 36-bed Oncology Telemetry unit with over 24 beds dedicated to PCU-level care, located within a cancer hospital
• Patient population includes solid tumor, orthopedic oncology, and thoracic oncology diagnoses
• High-acuity PCU patients with a smaller subset of med/surg telemetry patients
• PCU patient ratio is 1:3; med/surg telemetry ratio is 1:4-5
• Day/night rotating schedule with 12-hour shifts (days: 7:00–19:30; nights: 19:00–7:30)
• Shift assignments (days, nights, or a combination) are reviewed every 4-week scheduling period based on staffing needs
• Self-schedule request system used — preferred schedule is submitted before the final schedule is posted
• Floating required within units of equivalent or lower acuity
• Equipment used includes GE B450 telemetry monitors, Alaris pumps, Stryker beds, bladder scanner, PCA pumps, and continuous bladder irrigation setups

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS (BCLS), ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• High-acuity PCU experience required
• Required clinical skills: cardiac dysrhythmia interpretation, rapid response team utilization, feeding tube care and management, port access, blood product administration, central/PICC/peripheral line care and management, IV insertion, heparin protocols, non-titrating cardiac drip management, PCA management, cardiac drip titration, chest tube management (Emerson/Pleur-evac), external CPAP/BiPAP, high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC), ABG interpretation, and tracheostomy management
• 2 professional references required — at least one must be from a Manager, Director, or Supervisor; a Charge RN is acceptable as the second reference; no coworker references accepted
• Previous travel experience preferred
• 2 years of oncology experience preferred but not required

Additional Information

• Oncology experience is preferred but not required — candidates without oncology backgrounds are encouraged to apply
• Pediatric patients are occasionally present on the unit but are extremely rare and primarily managed by permanent staff; pediatric experience is not required
• Preferred skills include: management of dysrhythmias, IV insulin and insulin drip titration protocols, phlebotomy, chemotherapy administration and monitoring, wound care/wound vac, arterial line management, surgical drain management, and non-invasive airway management
• Orientation consists of one week of Monday–Friday dayshift training followed by 36 hours of on-unit orientation with a preceptor
• Unit has a heavy focus on infection prevention protocols and fall prevention
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate as travelers — no radius restriction
• RTO must be submitted upfront and built into the contract; requests are limited to 7 days or less
• Former employees of the facility are eligible after a 6-month separation period
• Ohio state fingerprinting is required — candidates should be prepared to complete this process promptly after accepting an assignment; instructions will be provided by the credentialing team
• Multiple hospital parking options are available for purchase through CampusParc

American Traveler Job ID #P-709195. 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.