MS/Tele RN
Columbus, OH
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a PCU role requiring compact or Ohio RN licensure, telemetry experience, and a rotating day/night schedule in a correctional unit setting.

Details

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown) in a teaching hospital setting
• Unit serves inmates under Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections (ODRC) oversight, with access controlled by Corrections Officers
• Patient population includes oncology diagnoses (solid tumor and hematology) as well as patients admitted for other conditions such as COPD, sepsis, pneumonia, and abnormal labs
• Patient ratio of 1:3-4
• Rotating Day/Night schedule (3x12 hours), 36 hours per week, with shift rotation every 4 weeks
• Every other weekend required (Friday and Saturday)
• Floating required within OSU facilities
• Epic charting system experience preferred

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license required 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 required
• Strong skills in cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation and management required
• Experience with Rapid Response/Code teams required
• Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and peripheral line care/management required
• Nursing education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Two professional references required, with at least one from a Manager/Director or formal leadership role; Charge RN acceptable for second reference; coworker references not accepted

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care including cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, oxygen administration, and IV therapy within a correctional healthcare unit
• Candidates with only 1 year of experience will require manager review prior to offer
• Fingerprinting through the state of Ohio must be completed urgently after contract signing; candidates may need to travel to a fingerprinting location or complete a mailed packet depending on distance
• Former employees eligible for travel assignments after 6 months away from the facility
• Current OSU employees are not eligible for travel assignments at any Ohio State University hospital location
• Locals accepted at the same rate
• RTO must be submitted with the application and built into the contract, limited to 7 days or less
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply