PCU Registered Nurse
Columbus, OH
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 3

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PCU/Stepdown position at a major academic medical center in Ohio, requiring 2 years of progressive care experience and active OH or compact RN license.

Details

• Mixed acuity PCU/Stepdown unit with 32 beds and an average daily census of 25–32 patients
• Cares for patients with varied medical diagnoses as well as pre- and post-surgical patients at PCU-level acuity
• Day shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM (3x12-hour shifts)
• 36 hours per week with every other weekend required
• Floating within the health system organization is required
• On-call responsibilities are required

Requirements

• Active OH RN license or compact RN license
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of recent progressive care (PCU/Stepdown) experience required
• Experience with telemetry and dysrhythmia interpretation and management preferred
• Experience with rapid response/code teams, IV therapy, blood product administration, central line and PICC care, heparin protocols, respiratory support, wound care, and pre/post-surgical patient care preferred
• Teaching hospital experience welcomed
• 2 professional references required: at least 1 must be from a Manager, Director, or formal leadership role (Supervisor); second reference may be from a Charge RN — no coworker references accepted

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted
• Former employees of the facility are eligible after a 6-month separation period
• Up to 7 days of pre-approved time off (RTO) may be requested and must be submitted at time of consideration to be built into the contract
• Ohio state fingerprinting is required and must be completed promptly after accepting the position — candidates outside Ohio will need to travel to an in-state fingerprinting location or complete a mailed fingerprinting packet as soon as possible upon receipt
• Scrub color and dress code details are provided at orientation
• Hospital parking options are available for agency staff, including garage access and shuttle-accessible lots at varying price points through CampusParc