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American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio.
Job Description & Requirements Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 01/04/2027 Duration: 26 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Jan 4, 2027 Length: 26 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring a night shift RN for a Progressive Care Unit position requiring 1 year of PCU experience and Epic proficiency. Details PCU unit specializing in heart failure and post-transplant cardiac patients at a lower acuity cardiac level Night shift, 3x12 hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM) 26-week assignment with options for 13-26 weeks Estimated patient ratio of 1:3 Schedule includes weekdays and some weekends with rotating holidays Required to float within units of equivalent or lower acuity Cardiac telemetry monitoring required Requirements Active OH or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Preferred certification: PCCN 1 year of PCU experience required 2 years of overall RN experience required Epic EMR experience required Skills required: IV starts and telemetry monitoring Cardiac ICU experience preferred Teaching hospital experience preferred Previous travel experience preferred Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program 2 professional references required, with at least 1 from a manager, director, or supervisor; Charge RN acceptable for second reference; no coworker references accepted Additional Information Care for heart failure and post-transplant cardiac patients in a lower acuity cardiac setting Responsibilities include IV therapy, central/peripheral/PICC line management, blood product administration, and arterial line management Cardiac monitoring duties include interpretation and management of dysrhythmias and titration of cardiac drips Respiratory care duties include chest tube management, oxygen administration, and tracheostomy care Experience with pre/post cardiac catheterization and pre/post cardiac surgery care preferred Renal and endocrine care including management of renal failure and insulin drip titration Candidates must complete Ohio BCI and FBI fingerprinting as soon as possible after accepting an offer, including lifetime background checks Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate Former employees eligible for a travel assignment after being away from the facility for 6 months or more Current employees of Ohio State University hospital locations are ineligible for travel positions RTO must be submitted with application and built into the contract, limited to 7 days or less First-time travelers may be considered depending on experience requirements American Traveler Job ID P-775930. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.