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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) night shift position requiring telemetry experience and OH or compact RN license.

Details

• PCU unit within a correctional healthcare setting 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 non-oncology admissions for surgical, COPD, sepsis, abnormal labs, and pneumonia cases
• Patient ratio of 1:3-4
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (19:00-7:30)
• 36 hours per week with every other weekend required (Friday and Saturday nights)
• Float required within OSU system
• 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
• Skilled in rapid response/code team utilization
• Experience with isolation precautions/PPE, oxygen administration, nasal cannula, IV therapy/phlebotomy, and peripheral line care
• Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• 2 professional references required, with at least 1 from a Manager/Director or formal leadership role; Charge RN acceptable for second reference; no coworker references accepted

Additional Information

• Provide telemetry nursing care including cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and emergency response within a correctional healthcare unit
• Candidates must complete Ohio BCI and FBI fingerprinting urgently upon accepting an offer, including a lifetime background check search
• First-time travelers will be considered
• Former employees are eligible for a travel assignment once they have been 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
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate