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: ASAP
• Duration: 16 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit position with high-acuity PCU experience and night shifts required.

Responsibilities

• Work in a comprehensive cancer center with 318 acute care beds
• Unit specializes in oncology, including BMT, acute leukemia, hematology, medical oncology, gynecological oncology, urology, colorectal, surgical oncology, and corrections healthcare
• Floating to both MedSurg and PCU Oncology units as needed
• Patient ratios in PCU are 1:3, may be 1:4 with mixed acuity; MedSurg Tele typically 1:4, up to 1:5
• Self-scheduling requests are taken before balancing and posting the final schedule
• Night shifts (3x12 hours, 19:00–7:30) with variable weekends based on unit needs
• First week orientation is Monday–Friday dayshift, followed by five bedside orientation shifts over weeks 2 and 3
• Strict adherence to infection prevention protocols and patient fall guidelines is expected
• Must complete Ohio fingerprinting process promptly upon contract signing
• First week includes structured day shift orientation followed by bedside orientation
• Former employees must have been away from the facility for six months to be eligible
• Current employees at any Ohio State University hospital are ineligible for traveler positions
• Locals are accepted at the same rate as travelers
• All requests for time off must be submitted before contract finalization

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license in hand at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of recent high-acuity PCU or higher-level experience required
• ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications are required
• Education from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program required
• Oncology experience preferred but not required
• Two professional references required, including one from a manager, director, or supervisor

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-621208. 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

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