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PACU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Zanesville, Ohio

Join our healthcare team as an experienced PACU and acute-care Travel Registered Nurse in Zanesville, Ohio. Provide observation, medical-surgical, and telemetry nursing care in an on-site travel nursing contract while enjoying southeastern Ohio’s scenic surroundings, historic character, and convenient access to outdoor recreation and regional attractions.

Travel Nurse Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800–$1,890
• Location: Zanesville, Ohio
• Position Type: Travel Registered Nurse contract
• Nursing Specialty: PACU, observation, telemetry, and acute-care nursing
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• End Date: February 15, 2027
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; 12-hour day shifts, approximately 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Call: Rare call requirement
• Work Setting: On-site

Travel Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Ohio
• At least 3 years of current or recent telemetry and medical-surgical nursing experience
• Experience caring for observation patients and other acute-care populations
• Strong telemetry interpretation skills, including BCRA competency; telemetry skills may be assessed during orientation
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Current Epic EMR proficiency; candidates must be able to work independently in Epic without refresher training or one-on-one support
• Ability to float to medical-surgical units, including respiratory, stroke, and cardiac units, and to the Emergency Department when appropriately skilled
• Excellent clinical judgment, adaptability, communication, and teamwork

PACU and Acute-Care Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to patients in the observation unit and other assigned acute-care areas.
• Perform patient assessments, develop and implement nursing care plans, administer medications, and evaluate patient responses.
• Monitor and interpret telemetry, recognize changes in patient condition, and promptly escalate clinical concerns.
• Float effectively to respiratory, stroke, cardiac, and other medical-surgical units based on department needs and demonstrated competency.
• Provide nursing care in the Emergency Department when appropriately trained and assigned.
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the Epic electronic medical record.
• Collaborate with providers and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to support positive patient outcomes and efficient patient flow.
• Maintain compliance with clinical standards, patient safety practices, and unit procedures.

Apply now for this Travel Registered Nurse opportunity in Zanesville, Ohio, and take the next step in your travel nursing career.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.