RN Progressive Care Unit (PCU) (with $7,500 Completion Bonus)

ATC • Columbus, OH

8h

About The Position

ATC Healthcare is seeking an experienced Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse for a 13-week travel contract in Columbus, Ohio. This unit specializes in lower-acuity cardiac and surgical progressive care, caring for patients recovering from cardiac and vascular procedures such as CABG, TAVR, stents, and grafts. The ideal candidate has strong cardiac telemetry and step-down experience, is proficient in Epic, and is comfortable floating within units of equivalent or lower acuity.

Requirements

• Active Ohio RN license or Compact State RN license (required)
• Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• Minimum 2 years of recent PCU experience (required)
• Certifications required: BLS and ACLS (AHA)
• Epic EMR experience required
• Skills required: IV start, telemetry monitoring, cardiac rhythm interpretation, central line and sheath management, wound vac, and oxygen therapy
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination and recent tuberculosis test required
• Compliance with Ohio fingerprinting requirements — candidate must complete fingerprints promptly upon signing the contract

Nice To Haves

• Cardiac experience preferred
• Previous travel experience preferred
• Must be able to float to units of equivalent or lower acuity

Responsibilities

• Deliver skilled nursing care to progressive care and cardiac surgical patients
• Monitor telemetry, arterial lines, and hemodynamic stability for patients post-CABG, valve repair, and vascular procedures
• Administer medications and manage cardiac, heparin, and insulin drips (non-titration)
• Provide wound, drain, and chest tube management, as well as TR band and sheath removal when needed
• Perform IV starts, blood product administration, and central/PICC line maintenance
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in Epic EMR
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, high-quality patient care
• Float to other PCU or telemetry units as needed
• Maintain patient safety standards, infection control, and proper equipment use

Benefits

• Weekly pay with competitive rates
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Referral bonuses for referring talented professionals into our network
• Flexible schedules and dedicated recruiter support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed