PCU Float RN
Columbus, OH
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 5, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Night Shift RN for a PCU Float position requiring at least 1 year of step-down/PCU experience and an active Ohio or compact RN license.

Details

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Float Pool role, 36 hours per week
• May be required to float to another OSU-affiliated hospital within a short walking distance
• No commute required for floating assignments
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
• Weekend shifts may be required
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Cardiac telemetry monitoring and PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown patient population

Requirements

• Active Ohio or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of solid step-down/PCU experience required
• Nursing education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Skilled in IV starts and telemetry monitoring
• Experience with arterial lines, central lines, PICC lines, and peripheral IV management
• Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, and oxygen administration
• Experience interpreting and managing cardiac dysrhythmias
• Experience with wound care, insulin drip titration, and pre/post neurosurgery care preferred
• 2 professional references required, with at least one from a manager or director-level supervisor
• Charge RN experience preferred

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care for cardiac telemetry and step-down/PCU patients
• Participate in rapid response and code team activations as needed
• Manage cardiac and vasoactive drips without titration responsibilities
• Monitor and interpret arterial blood gases and cardiac rhythms
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate as travelers
• Former employees eligible for travel assignments after 6 months away from the facility
• Current employees are not eligible for travel assignments at this health system
• RTO must be submitted and built into the contract, limited to 7 days or less
• Candidates must complete Ohio fingerprinting promptly after signing contract due to strict compliance timelines