(Immediate Start) Travel PCU Oncology Registered Nurse - $2,095 per week
Company: American Traveler
Location: Columbus
Posted on: November 4, 2025
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Job Description:
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: 12/01/2025 - Duration: 16 weeks - 36
hours per week - Shift: 12 hours, nights - Employment Type: Travel
Job Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a
busy Surgical Oncology PCU/Medsurg unit with night shifts and
strong oncology patient care skills. Responsibilities - Work on a
mixed acuity PCU and Med Surg unit within a hospital setting -
Patient population includes adult and geriatric oncology and
post-surgical patients - Typical diagnoses include breast, thyroid,
melanoma, liver, pancreas, spleen, biliary tract, neuroendocrine,
colon, and rectal cancers - Procedures include chemotherapy
administration, blood transfusions, IV antibiotics, insulin and
heparin drips, and management of oncologic emergencies - Heavy
emphasis on infection prevention and fall protocols - Staffing
ratio goal is 1:4, may be up to 1:5 depending on unit needs - Night
shift (3x12 hours, 19:00–7:30) required; day/night rotation may be
available - Weekend coverage is variable based on unit needs - Uses
Epic for charting; prior Epic experience preferred -
Self-scheduling requests are submitted and balanced with unit needs
- Responsibilities include managing high acuity oncology and
post-surgical patients and responding to oncologic emergencies -
First week consists of Monday–Friday day shift orientation; second
week includes 36 hours of on-unit orientation with a preceptor -
RTO (requested time off) must be submitted at the time of
application - Must comply with urgent Ohio fingerprinting process
upon contract acceptance - Both local and travel candidates are
accepted at the same rate - Scrub or dress code details will be
provided during onboarding - Unit does not offer block or set
scheduling for any staff Requirements - Active OH or compact RN
license required at time of consideration - Minimum of 2 years
recent relevant nursing experience required - Current BLS, ACLS,
and NIHSS certifications required - ONS Chemo certification
preferred - Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
- Must provide two professional references, including at least one
from a supervisor or manager - Previous employment at the facility
must be at least 6 months prior to consideration - Current Ohio
State University hospital employees are not eligible 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-620222. 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.
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