PCU RN
Columbus, OH
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jan 4, 2027
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring telemetry experience and OH or compact RN licensure in a correctional care setting.

Details

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) within a corrections unit housing Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections (ODRC) inmates
• Unit is locked and requires Corrections Officer (CO) access for entry
• Patient population includes active oncology diagnoses (solid tumor and hematology) as well as patients admitted for surgical procedures, COPD, sepsis, abnormal labs, or pneumonia
• Patient ratio of 1:3-4
• Rotating Day/Night schedule (3x12 hours), 36 hours per week
• Rotating schedule changes every 4 weeks between day and night shifts
• Every other weekend required (Friday & Saturday)
• Floating required within OSU facilities
• Epic charting system preferred

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license in hand at time of consideration
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Previous telemetry experience required
• Experience with IV insulin protocols and insulin drips
• Strong cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation and management skills
• Experience with oxygen administration, nasal cannula, and IV therapy/phlebotomy
• Skilled in peripheral line care, management, and starting/maintaining IVs
• Experience with Rapid Response/Code teams
• Knowledge of isolation precautions and PPE protocols
• Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• 2 professional references required, with at least one from a manager, director, or supervisor; a Charge RN may serve as the second reference; coworker references are not accepted

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care including cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and emergency response within a correctional healthcare environment
• Candidates with only 1 year of experience will require manager review prior to offer
• First-time travelers will be considered for this role
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate
• Former employees are eligible to apply once they have been away from the facility for 6 months or more
• Current employees of Ohio State University hospital locations are ineligible for travel assignments
• RTO must be requested and built into the contract at time of consideration, limited to 7 days or less
• Candidates must complete Ohio BCI & FBI fingerprinting promptly after accepting an offer, including a lifetime background check