You'll provide nursing care across a blended Med-Surg, PCU and telemetry patient population. This role comes through American Traveler, a staffing partner, so ask which facility you would land in.
Posted Sep 18
Shift and hours
Nights, three 12-hour shifts · 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM), 36 hours per week36 hours a week
Unit and setting
Blended Med-Surg and PCU unit · Hospital Provide nursing care across a blended Med-Surg/PCU/telemetry patient populationBlended Med-Surg, PCU and telemetry patients
License
RN license Active Ohio or compact RN license required in hand at time of considerationActive Ohio or compact RN license, in hand at consideration
Term
13 weeks · starts Nov 2, 2026 · Travel
Do you qualify?
License
Active Ohio or compact RN license, in hand at considerationActive Ohio or compact RN license required in hand at time of considerationCheck your license
Certification
BLSBLS and ACLS certifications required
Certification
ACLS
Education
Degree from an ACEN or CCNE accredited programEducation must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
Experience
At least 1 year of RN experienceMinimum 1 year of RN experience required
Experience
CPAP/BiPAP management, med titration and cardiac drip titrationExperience with CPAP/BiPAP management, med titrations, and cardiac drip titration required
Experience
Respiratory care: HFNC, nasal cannula, chest tubes, tracheostomy care, oxygenSkilled in respiratory care including HFNC, nasal cannula, chest tubes, tracheostomy care, and oxygen administration
Experience
Cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management and rapid response/code team protocolsExperience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation/management, and rapid response/code team protocols required
Experience
Wound care, wound vac, isolation precautions and PPEWound care/wound vac and isolation precautions/PPE experience required
Experience
IV therapy, phlebotomy and peripheral line careIV therapy, phlebotomy, and peripheral line care/management skills required
Experience
Feeding tube care and managementFeeding tube care and management experience required
Also asks
Two professional references, one from a manager, director or supervisor; charge RN accepted as the secondTwo professional references required, with at least one from a manager/director or supervisor; charge RN acceptable as second reference; coworker references not accepted
Below most Ohio travel postingsOhio travel postings that state pay run $1,730/week to $2,450/week, the middle half $1,900/week to $2,250/week, across 137 postings.
The role and schedule
Charge
Charge RN capability on nightsCharge RN capability required on night shifts
Floating
Floats within OSU facilitiesFloating required within OSU facilities
Hours stated
7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
Start
Starts Nov 2, 2026Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
Details
13-week assignmentLength: 13 weeks
Details
First-time travelers welcome to applyFirst-time travelers are welcome to apply
Details
Local candidates hired at the same rateLocals accepted at the same rate
Details
Former employees eligible after 6+ months away from the facilityFormer employees eligible for travel assignment after 6+ months away from the facility
Details
Current OSU hospital employees ineligible to be hired as travelersCurrent OSU hospital employees are ineligible to be hired as travelers
Details
RTO requested at consideration and built into the contract, 7 days or lessRTO must be requested at time of consideration and built into the contract, limited to 7 days or less
Details
Ohio fingerprinting right after signing the contractCandidates must complete Ohio fingerprinting promptly after signing contract due to strict compliance timelines
Support on this unit
Nurse to patient
1:3–1:5<li>Med-Surg assignments typically 4:1, PCU assignments typically 3:1, though travelers may occasionally be flexed to a 5:1 Med-Surg ratio based on unit needs</li>stated in this posting
American Traveler is seeking an RN for a night shift Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring at least 1 year of experience and an active Ohio or compact RN license.
Details
Blended Med-Surg and PCU unit within a hospital setting
Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM), 36 hours per week
Med-Surg assignments typically 4:1, PCU assignments typically 3:1, though travelers may occasionally be flexed to a 5:1 Med-Surg ratio based on unit needs
Floating required within OSU facilities
Charge RN capability required on night shifts
Requirements
Active Ohio or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
BLS and ACLS certifications required
Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
Experience with CPAP/BiPAP management, med titrations, and cardiac drip titration required
Skilled in respiratory care including HFNC, nasal cannula, chest tubes, tracheostomy care, and oxygen administration
Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation/management, and rapid response/code team protocols required
Wound care/wound vac and isolation precautions/PPE experience required
IV therapy, phlebotomy, and peripheral line care/management skills required
Feeding tube care and management experience required
Two professional references required, with at least one from a manager/director or supervisor; charge RN acceptable as second reference; coworker references not accepted
Additional Information
Provide nursing care across a blended Med-Surg/PCU/telemetry patient population
Previous charge RN experience preferred
First-time travelers are welcome to apply
Locals accepted at the same rate
Former employees eligible for travel assignment after 6+ months away from the facility
Current OSU hospital employees are ineligible to be hired as travelers
RTO must be requested at time of consideration and built into the contract, limited to 7 days or less
Candidates must complete Ohio fingerprinting promptly after signing contract due to strict compliance timelines
Neighborhoods+Young professionals concentrate in Short North—the arts district of galleries, boutiques, and premium mid-rise condos and industrial lofts just north of downtown (about a 5-minute commute via High Street)—plus adjacent Italian Village (historic homes and new townhomes with I-670 access) and Victorian Village (tree-lined historic streets by Goodale Park, about 7 minutes). Families and many relocating workers also choose Clintonville, just north of the Ohio State campus, for Craftsman bungalows, ravine parks, and the Park of Roses, and Grandview Heights for a 10-minute run down Goodale Boulevard or Route 315 with breweries and walkable streets. Bexley, Worthington, Upper Arlington, and Dublin read as the safer or upscale inner- and outer-ring options; Harrison West and Weinland Park appear on 2026 popular/safe lists, while Reddit locals point young families toward Northwest Columbus for lower costs and more diversity.
Young professionals concentrate in Short North—the arts district of galleries, boutiques, and premium mid-rise condos and industrial lofts just north of downtown (about a 5-minute commute via High Street)—plus adjacent Italian Village (historic homes and new townhomes with I-670 access) and Victorian Village (tree-lined historic streets by Goodale Park, about 7 minutes). Families and many relocating workers also choose Clintonville, just north of the Ohio State campus, for Craftsman bungalows, ravine parks, and the Park of Roses, and Grandview Heights for a 10-minute run down Goodale Boulevard or Route 315 with breweries and walkable streets.
Bexley, Worthington, Upper Arlington, and Dublin read as the safer or upscale inner- and outer-ring options; Harrison West and Weinland Park appear on 2026 popular/safe lists, while Reddit locals point young families toward Northwest Columbus for lower costs and more diversity.
Getting around+Vision Realty clocks German Village, Short North, and Italian Village at about 5 minutes to downtown, Victorian Village at 7, and Grandview Heights at 10 via Goodale Boulevard or Route 315, with bike trails and High Street walking or transit as real options in the core. Citywide, Extra Space cites an average commute of 22 minutes. Drivers lean on I-71, I-270 (the named rush-hour trouble spots), I-670, and Route 315; sources describe public transit as limited, with a BRT system in the works. These pages do not detail hospital-campus parking or named COTA lines, but OhioHealth is listed among the city’s largest employers and Clintonville sits immediately north of the Ohio State campus.
Vision Realty clocks German Village, Short North, and Italian Village at about 5 minutes to downtown, Victorian Village at 7, and Grandview Heights at 10 via Goodale Boulevard or Route 315, with bike trails and High Street walking or transit as real options in the core. Citywide, Extra Space cites an average commute of 22 minutes.
Drivers lean on I-71, I-270 (the named rush-hour trouble spots), I-670, and Route 315; sources describe public transit as limited, with a BRT system in the works. These pages do not detail hospital-campus parking or named COTA lines, but OhioHealth is listed among the city’s largest employers and Clintonville sits immediately north of the Ohio State campus.
Outdoors+More than 230 parks stitch the city together, led by the Scioto Mile along the Scioto River, Schiller Park in German Village, Goodale Park in Victorian Village, and Clintonville’s ravine parks and Park of Roses. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens and the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium are the big outdoor institutions; bike trails serve Grandview and other inner neighborhoods. Tripadvisor catalogs 112 parks and several hiking trails, and Experience Columbus pushes miles of trails as a year-round draw.
More than 230 parks stitch the city together, led by the Scioto Mile along the Scioto River, Schiller Park in German Village, Goodale Park in Victorian Village, and Clintonville’s ravine parks and Park of Roses. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens and the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium are the big outdoor institutions; bike trails serve Grandview and other inner neighborhoods.
Tripadvisor catalogs 112 parks and several hiking trails, and Experience Columbus pushes miles of trails as a year-round draw.
Columbus punches above its Midwest-capital stereotype: Condé Nast readers ranked it a 2025 U.S. Top 10 big city, cost of living runs about 7% below the national average, and healthcare (OhioHealth, OSU research) is a pillar of the job market. Nurses often land in Short North lofts, German Village brick streets by Schiller Park, Italian or Victorian Village, or Grandview Heights ten minutes down Route 315—or in Clintonville bungalows, Bexley, Worthington, and Dublin for yards and schools. Citywide commutes average about 22 minutes; I-71 and I-270 jam at rush hour and transit is thin, so plan on a car. Summers reach the 90s, winters the teens, and Franklin County’s about 1.7% property tax is the fine print on affordable Ohio. In return you get Scioto Mile and 230-plus parks, North Market and Short North tables, Buckeyes and Crew, COSI and the Zoo, plus a Somali, Asian, and Hispanic food scene that surprises most transplants. District-shop schools before you buy.
