Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 86,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

American Traveler seeks a Night Shift RN for a Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit in Columbus, Ohio. The nurse will monitor cardiac rhythms, interpret dysrhythmias, and provide high-level patient care in a PCU setting.

The position features a 3x12-hour night schedule (7:00 PM–7:30 AM), 36 hours per week, and every-other-weekend shifts. Travel stipends and local pay options apply, with compliance to facility requirements.

Qualifications

• RN license active in hand at time of consideration.
• Telemetry experience required.
• Strong cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation skills required.
• CPR/BLS and ACLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation for progressive care patients.
• Respond to rapid responses and codes as part of the care team.
• Administer IV therapies and manage oxygen delivery per protocol.

Skills

RN License

Telemetry Experience

Cardiac Monitoring

ACLS

BLS

Education

ACEN/CCNE-accredited program

Tools

Epic Systems

Job description

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$2,077/wk or $1,892/wk local

Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

Columbus, Ohio

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Night Shift RN for a Progressive Care Unit position requiring telemetry experience and cardiac dysrhythmia interpretation skills.

Details

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown) setting within a hospital
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00-7:30), 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend required (Friday and Saturday nights)
• Floating required within OSU
• Epic charting system experience preferred

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Current 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 cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation and management skills required
• Experience with rapid response/code teams
• Skilled in peripheral line care, IV therapy/phlebotomy, and oxygen administration including nasal cannula
• Knowledge of isolation precautions and PPE use
• 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; coworker references not accepted

Additional Information

• Provide cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and emergency response care to progressive care patients
• Candidates with only 1 year of experience will require manager review prior to offer
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Locals accepted at the same rate
• Former employees eligible for assignment after 6 months away from the facility
• Current employees are ineligible for travel positions at any Ohio State University hospital location
• RTO must be submitted with application and built into the contract, limited to 7 days or less
• Ohio fingerprinting process must be completed urgently upon contract signing due to strict compliance deadlines

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

$2,077/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$27,001

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$108,004

Weekly Wages

$684/wk

Regular Hours

$19.00 x 36 hours/wk = $684

Weekly Stipends

$1,393/wk

Lodging

$131.00 x 7 days = $917

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$2,077/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,892 - $2,077. The $2,077 weekly pay shown in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range. Weekly travel pay includes tax-free stipends per IRS guidelines. Weekly local pay is fully taxable and therefore lower due to additional employer-paid taxes and related costs.

Facility

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Job ID

P-744152