Schedule: Weekdays with occasional weekends and rotating holidays. Must be willing to float within units of equivalent or lower acuity.
Shift: 3x12 hour Night
Responsibilities: Provide care to patients within the Progressive Care Unit (PCU). Maintain a patient ratio of approximately 1 nurse to 5 patients. Utilize skills in IV starts and telemetry monitoring. Familiarity with Epic system for documentation.
Requirements: Minimum 2 years of experience in PCU. ACLS/BCLS certification required. Previous travel nursing experience preferred.
Note: This position offers a dynamic schedule with the opportunity to work in a challenging and rewarding environment.
Modified Time:6/1/2026 4:00:00 AM
Account Manager: Nicole Herzog
Account Manager Email: Nicole.Herzog@ayahealthcare.com
COVID-19 Vaccine: Not Required
Flu Vaccine: Required - Medical Exemptions Only
Submittals:Low
Job Requirements & Qualifications
Previous Charge Experience : -
Years of Experience : 2
Patient Ratio Experience :
Charting System Experience : Required
Charting System Name : Epic
Community Hospital Experience : -
LTAC Experience : -
Trauma Level I Experience : -
Trauma Level II Experience : -
Travel Experience Required : -
Certifications : ACLS, BLSSkills : Accessing/Managing Ports*, Blood Product Administration*, Central line care/management, Continuous Bladder Irrigation (CBI), Feeding tube care and management, Interpretation of dysrhythmias, IV insulin protocols*, Liver transplant*, Management of dysrhythmias, MS/Tele, Nasal Cannula, Non-invasive airway management, Pancreas transplant*, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown, Peripheral Line Care/Management, PICC line management*, Pre/Post Hemodialysis Management*, Renal failure*, Renal transplant*, Starting and maintaining IVs*, Telemetry, Titration of Insulin drips*
Unit Details
Staffing & Scheduling
Scheduling Type : -
Patient Ratios Days : 3
Patient Ratios Nights : 3
Patient Ratios Weekends : 3
Float Required : will be required to float to different units within the OSU organization as neede
Call Required : -
Weekend Coverage : True
Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : -
Pre-Approved Time Off : -
Orientation Hours : -
Facility & Patient Care Details
Patient Age Groups : Adults
Daily Census : 20
Number of Visits Per Day : -
Number of Rooms : 22
Number of Beds : 22
Additional Unit Information
Interdisciplinary Support : Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Radiology, Social Services, Rapid Response Teams, Pharmacy, Transportation, Unit Secretary
Patient Diagnoses : Abdominal transplant unit:
Kidney transplants
Liver transplants
Pancreas transplants
r/o rejection
Infections
AKI
Uncontrolled diabetes
Hepatology
GI Bleed
Special Procedures/Unit Details : *This unit is a combined ICU/PCU unit
*****Travelers will not be expected to care for ICU level patients. Will only work PCU per facility contact. Does not required ICU exp. ************* Special Equipment : Telemetry Bladder scanner Dopplers CAPD exchanges Kidney biopsy recovery Paracentesis
#Tier4 Travel Compliance
There is a strict compliance deadline of Tuesday prior to start no exceptions.
Please screen for any candidate vacation time taking place immediately after booking as this will likely cause a push due to fingerprinting delays.
Please only submit to one location. The AM team will find the best fit for the clinician.
PLEASE NOTE: ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE MADE AWARE OF THE URGENCY OF THE OHIO FINGERPRINTING PROCESS. Candidate must complete fingerprints as soon as they sign contract.
TRAVELERS WHO ARE UNRESPONSIVE OR UNCOOPERATIVE WITH CREDENTIALING ARE AT RISK OF PUSH/CANCEL.
All candidates who are currently outside the state of Ohio but within driving distance will be required to drive to a fingerprinting location in Ohio as soon as possible after booking. Travelers who are extreme distances from Ohio will be mailed a fingerprinting packet, which is to be completed urgently upon receipt. Detailed instructions will be sent to the candidate by the Credentialing team.
RTO required with submission, must be built into contract
Locals are accepted at the same rate
Reference Requirements: 2 professional references are
required. At least 1 reference must be from a manager/director or someone in a formal leadership capacity (e.g., a supervisor). Charge RN acceptable for 2nd reference. No coworker references accepted.
Former employees are eligible for a travel assignment once they have been away from the facility for 6 months or more
Current employees are ineligible to be hired as a traveler at any Ohio State University hospital location
RNs- must have valid compact or state license in hand at time of submission.
MRI techs - submittals without OH license are acceptable.
Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program.
Submittal Details: #Tier4 Travel ComplianceThere is a strict compliance deadline of Tuesday prior to start no exceptions. Please screen for any candidate vacation time taking place immediately after booking as this will likely cause a push due to fingerprinting delays.Please only submit to one location. The AM team will find the best fit for the clinician.PLEASE NOTE: ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE MADE AWARE OF THE URGENCY OF THE OHIO FINGERPRINTING PROCESS. Candidate must complete fingerprints as soon as they sign contract. TRAVELERS WHO ARE UNRESPONSIVE OR UNCOOPERATIVE WITH CREDENTIALING ARE AT RISK OF PUSH/CANCEL.All candidates who are currently outside the state of Ohio but within driving distance will be required to drive to a fingerprinting location in Ohio as soon as possible after booking. Travelers who are extreme distances from Ohio will be mailed a fingerprinting packet, which is to be completed urgently upon receipt. Detailed instructions will be sent to the candidate by the Credentialing team.RTO required with submission, must be built into contractLocals are accepted at the same rateReference Requirements: 2 professional references are required. At least 1 reference must be from a manager/director or someone in a formal leadership capacity (e.g., a supervisor). Charge RN acceptable for 2nd reference. No coworker references accepted.Former employees are eligible for a travel assignment once they have been away from the facility for 6 months or moreCurrent employees are ineligible to be hired as a traveler at any Ohio State University hospital locationRNs- must have valid compact or state license in hand at time of submission.MRI techs - submittals without OH license are acceptable.Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program.