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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Sep 8, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PCU/Stepdown position at a major academic medical center in Ohio, requiring an active OH or compact RN license and a minimum of 2 years of RN experience.
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Mixed-acuity Stepdown/PCU unit within a large academic hospital setting
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Adult and geriatric patient population with general chronic medical conditions
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Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30)
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Epic EMR used for documentation
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Medication administration via Pyxis, Accudose, and Omnicell systems
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SBAR communication framework used on the unit
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In-house provider support available 24/7
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Floating within the hospital organization required
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On-call responsibilities required
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Active OH state or compact RN license required and must be in hand at time of consideration
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Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
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Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience required
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PCU, Stepdown, or DOU experience preferred
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Skills required include cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, use of Rapid Response/Code teams, isolation precautions/PPE, IV therapy, and peripheral line care
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Nursing degree from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program required
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2 professional references required: at least 1 from a manager, director, or formal leadership role (e.g., supervisor); a Charge RN is acceptable as the 2nd reference; co-worker references are not accepted
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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Local candidates are accepted
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All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted prior to acceptance and will be built into the contract, limited to 7 days or fewer
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Ohio state fingerprinting is required and must be completed promptly after signing — candidates outside Ohio may need to travel to an in-state fingerprinting location or will receive a mailed packet to complete urgently
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Former employees of this health system are eligible after a minimum 6-month separation from the facility; current employees at any Ohio State University hospital location are not eligible
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Multiple tiered parking permit options are available for purchase on-site through CampusParc, including garage and surface lot options with varying access levels and shuttle service
