Travel Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse - $2,113 per week

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: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 16 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 16 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Medical Oncology PCU (Progressive Care Unit) position requiring high-acuity PCU experience and telemetry skills in a rotating day/night schedule.

Details

• Work setting is a 36-bed Oncology Telemetry unit with over 24 beds dedicated to PCU-level care
• Patient population includes Medical Oncology with solid tumor, orthopedic oncology, and thoracic oncology diagnoses
• High-acuity PCU patients with a smaller med-surg component; heavy emphasis on infection prevention protocols and fall prevention
• Pediatric patients are occasionally present on the unit but are extremely rare and primarily managed by permanent staff
• PCU patient ratio is 1:3; Med-Surg Telemetry ratio is 1:4-5
• Equipment includes GE B450 telemetry monitors, Bladder Scanner, Alaris pumps, Stryker beds, continuous bladder irrigation, and PCA pumps
• Shift is nights (7p–7:30a, 3x12-hour shifts) with rotating day/night scheduling based on departmental needs
• Shift assignments are reviewed every 4-week scheduling period; self-schedule requests are submitted for consideration before the final schedule is posted
• Floating required within units of equivalent or lower acuity

Requirements

• Active OH RN license or compact RN license required
• Required certifications: BLS (BCLS), ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale
• High-acuity PCU nursing experience required
• 2 years of oncology experience preferred but not required
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred
• Required skills include: telemetry interpretation of dysrhythmias, rapid response team utilization, feeding tube care and management, port access, blood product administration, central/peripheral/PICC line care and management, IV insertion, heparin protocols, cardiac drip management (non-titrating and titrating), PCA management, chest tube management (Emerson/Pleur-evac), CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC, ABG interpretation, nasal cannula oxygen delivery, and tracheostomy management
• Preferred skills include: management of dysrhythmias, IV insulin and insulin drip titration, phlebotomy, chemotherapy administration and monitoring, wound care/wound vac, arterial line management, surgical drain management, and non-invasive airway management
• 2 professional references required: at least 1 from a Manager, Director, or formal leadership role (Supervisor); second reference may be from a Charge RN; co-worker references are not accepted
• Active licenses and certifications must be in hand at time of consideration

Additional Information

• Orientation consists of week one (Mon–Fri, day shift) followed by week two (36 hours of on-unit orientation with a preceptor)
• Ohio state fingerprinting is required and must be initiated promptly upon accepting a contract; candidates outside Ohio will need to travel to an Ohio fingerprinting location or complete a mailed fingerprinting packet upon receipt
• Former facility employees are eligible for a travel assignment after a minimum 6-month separation from the facility
• RTO must be declared upfront and is limited to 7 days or fewer for the contract period
• Local candidates are accepted at the standard rate
• Parking is available for agency staff through CampusParc with multiple permit options at the candidate's expense

American Traveler Job ID #P-721515. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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.