Job Title Registered Nurse – IMC/PCU/Stepdown Location Columbus, OH | Acute Care Schedule / Job Type Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (19:00–07:30) | Expected 36 hours/week Key Responsibilities • Provide direct patient care in a Progressive Care/Step-Down unit during night shift hours • Participate in a rotating schedule covering weekdays, some weekends, and rotating holidays • Fulfill on-call requirements as assigned • Float within the hospital system as needed • Maintain compliance with all credentialing requirements, including timely completion of state fingerprinting upon contract signing Required Qualifications • Active, valid RN license (compact or Ohio state license required at time of submission) • Minimum 1 year of PCU/IMC/Step-Down experience • BLS certification required • ACLS certification required • Nursing degree 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; no coworker references accepted) • Local candidates are welcome and accepted • Former employees of the facility must have been separated for at least 6 months to be eligible; current employees of any Ohio State University hospital location are not eligible for a travel assignment Preferred Experience / Skills • Prior travel nursing experience preferred; first-time travelers with strong qualifications will be considered • Candidates with more than 1 year of experience may be prioritized for expedited review • Familiarity with step-down or intermediate care patient populations Why Join Us • Opportunity to work in a high-acuity academic medical environment with a well-established healthcare system • First-time travelers are encouraged to apply, making this a strong opportunity to launch a travel nursing career