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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 5, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PCU position requiring 2 years of experience and comfort managing respiratory support such as CPAP/BiPAP.

Details

• Blended Med-Surg and PCU unit within a hospital setting
• Standard Med-Surg patient ratios are typically 4:1 and PCU ratios are typically 3:1
• Travelers may occasionally be assigned a 5:1 Med-Surg patient load based on unit flexing needs since unionized staff nurses are prioritized for standard ratios
• Day shift (3x12 hours, 7:00-19:30) or Night shift (3x12 hours, 19:00-7:30) available
• R/O positions do not have a set rotating schedule and shift assignment is based on organizational need
• Charge-capable required for night shift
• Float required within the OSU organization as needed
• Uses EPIC for documentation and Omnicell for medication management

Requirements

• Active Ohio RN license or compact license required in hand at time of consideration
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required, though candidates with 1 year may be considered pending manager review
• Nursing education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Comfortable with CPAP/BiPAP management and medication titrations
• Experience with chest tube management (Emerson/PleurEvac), high flow nasal cannula, tracheostomy care, and non-invasive airway management
• Experience with cardiac drip titration, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and use of Rapid Response/Code teams
• Experience with wound care/wound vac, isolation precautions/PPE, and peripheral line management
• Telemetry and IV therapy/phlebotomy experience required
• 2 professional references required, with at least 1 from a Manager/Director or formal leadership role and the second acceptable from a Charge RN (no coworker references accepted)

Additional Information

• Provide nursing care across a blended Med-Surg and PCU patient population, including respiratory, gastrointestinal, and cardiac monitoring needs
• Previous charge experience preferred
• First-time travelers are accepted
• Locals are accepted at the same rate
• Former employees are eligible for a travel assignment once away from the facility for 6 months or more
• Current employees are ineligible to be hired as a traveler at any Ohio State University hospital location
• RTO must be submitted and built into the contract, limited to 7 days or less
• Candidates must complete Ohio fingerprinting urgently upon signing the contract, either by driving to an in-state location or completing a mailed fingerprinting packet if located far from Ohio