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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Sep 21, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 2
American Traveler is seeking an RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring OH or compact RN licensure and at least 1 year of PCU experience.
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PCU/Cardiac Telemetry unit within a teaching hospital setting
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Estimated patient ratio of 1:3
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Night shift schedule with 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM-7:30 AM)
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Rotating or straight nights required
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Weekday and some weekend shifts with rotating holiday coverage
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On-call responsibilities required
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Floating required to units of equivalent or lower acuity
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Uses Epic charting system
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Active OH or compact RN license in hand at time of consideration
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Minimum 1 year of PCU experience required
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BLS and ACLS certifications required
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Teaching hospital experience required
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Nursing education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
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Epic charting experience required
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Proficiency in IV starts and telemetry monitoring required
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Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation/management, and use of rapid response/code teams
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Experience with central line, PICC line, and peripheral line care/management
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Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP management, tracheostomy care, and oxygen administration
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Experience with IV insulin protocols and titration of insulin drips
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Experience with pre/post hemodialysis management and renal failure care
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Two professional references required, with at least one from a manager/director or supervisor and no coworker references accepted
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Provide direct nursing care to patients on a cardiac telemetry/PCU unit within a teaching hospital environment
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Responsibilities include cardiac drip titration, heparin protocols, and management of dysrhythmias
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Care for patients requiring respiratory support including ventilator care, high flow nasal cannula, and non-invasive airway management
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Isolation precautions and PPE use required as part of daily practice
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Must complete Ohio fingerprinting process promptly after signing contract due to strict compliance timelines
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Local candidates accepted at the same rate
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Former employees eligible for travel assignment after being away from the facility for 6 months or more
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Current employees of Ohio State University hospital locations are ineligible to work as travelers
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RTO must be submitted with application and built into the contract, limited to 7 days or less
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Candidates with only 1 year of experience may be considered pending manager review
