Registered Nurse IMC/PCU/Stepdown

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry (PCU)

Location

Columbus, OH | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Rotating Day/Night | 3x12-Hour Shifts | Expected 36 hours/week | Onsite — Rotation occurs every 4 weeks: traveler is assigned the same straight shift for 4 consecutive weeks, then rotates to the opposite shift for the following 4 weeks, and so on. Every other weekend required (Friday & Saturday).

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) serving a diverse patient population including oncology diagnoses, surgical procedures, COPD, sepsis, pneumonia, and abnormal labs
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms and manage dysrhythmias using strong telemetry skills
• Administer and manage IV insulin protocols and insulin drips
• Operate within a secured corrections unit, coordinating access and care delivery in compliance with facility security protocols
• Float within the facility as required
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with unit and facility standards

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license — valid compact or state license required and must be in hand at time of submission
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience (note: candidates with exactly 1 year of experience will require manager review and are not eligible for auto offers)
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Nursing education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• 2 professional references required; at least 1 must be from a manager, director, or formal leadership role (charge RN acceptable as second reference; coworker references not accepted)
• Locals are welcome and accepted

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Previous telemetry or PCU experience strongly preferred
• Experience with IV insulin protocols and insulin drips
• Familiarity caring for oncology patients, including solid tumor and hematology diagnoses
• Experience working in a secured or corrections-based healthcare environment

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a specialized PCU environment with a clinically diverse and complex patient population
• Gain experience in a unique care setting that combines acute medical-surgical, telemetry, and oncology patient care