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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring an active OH or compact RN license and night shift availability.

Details

• Work in a Stepdown/PCU mixed-acuity unit within a hospital setting
• Care for adult and geriatric patients with general chronic medical conditions
• Night shift schedule: 3x12 hour shifts from 19:00 to 07:30
• Floating required within the OSU organization
• Call required
• Uses Epic documentation system
• Medication administration via Pyxis, Accudose, and Omnicell systems
• SBAR communication protocol utilized
• In-house provider support available 24/7

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience required
• Progressive care, Stepdown, or PCU experience preferred
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring and emergency response
• Experience with interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Familiarity with Rapid Response/Code team protocols
• Experience with isolation precautions and PPE
• IV therapy, phlebotomy, and peripheral line care/management skills
• Respiratory care skills including nasal cannula and oxygen administration

Additional Information

• Provide direct nursing care to adult and geriatric patients on a progressive/stepdown care unit
• Utilize cardiac monitoring equipment and respond to emergency situations as needed
• Two professional references required, with at least one from a Manager, Director, or Supervisor and the second acceptable from a Charge RN; no coworker references accepted
• Former employees eligible for a travel assignment after being away from the facility for 6 months or more
• Current employees are ineligible to be hired as a traveler at this health system
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
• RTO must be requested and built into the contract prior to submission, limited to 7 days or less
• Ohio fingerprinting is required promptly after signing the contract to meet compliance deadlines