PCU Registered Nurse
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 Registered Nurse for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position at a teaching hospital requiring at least 1 year of PCU experience and Epic proficiency.

Details

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) setting within a teaching hospital
• Patient ratio approximately 1:3
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM-7:30 AM)
• Rotating or straight nights with weekday and some weekend coverage
• Rotating holiday coverage required
• On-call requirements apply
• Float to units of equivalent or lower acuity as needed
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of PCU experience required
• Teaching hospital experience required
• Nursing education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Proficiency in IV starts and telemetry monitoring required
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Experience with central line, PICC line, and peripheral line care
• Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, tracheostomy, and oxygen administration
• Experience with IV insulin protocols and titration
• Experience managing pre/post hemodialysis and renal failure patients
• 2 professional references required, including at least one from a manager, director, or supervisor; a Charge RN reference is acceptable as the second
• Coworker references are not accepted

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive PCU-level nursing care including cardiac monitoring, respiratory support, and IV therapy management
• Utilize rapid response and code teams as needed for emergency situations
• Must complete Ohio fingerprinting promptly after signing contract due to strict compliance timelines
• Candidates outside Ohio but within driving distance must travel to an in-state fingerprinting location soon after booking
• Candidates at extreme distances will receive a mailed fingerprinting packet requiring urgent completion
• RTO must be submitted with the initial application and built into the contract, limited to 7 days or less
• Local candidates are accepted at the same pay rate
• Former employees eligible for travel assignment after 6 months away from the facility
• Current employees are ineligible for travel positions at this health system
• Trauma Level I or II experience preferred
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred, though not required