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PACU | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareZanesville, OHTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Zanesville, OH
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 5, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$51.25
Weekly
$1,845
Yearly (full-time)
$95,940

This job pays about $51.25/hour — 29% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Ohio ($39.67/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

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Job description

PACU Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Travel Nursing Contract in Zanesville, Ohio

Join a collaborative acute-care team as a PACU Travel Registered Nurse in Zanesville, Ohio, providing telemetry and medical-surgical patient care. This travel nursing assignment offers a consistent 12-hour night schedule, the opportunity to care for diverse patient populations, and the chance to use your telemetry, Med-Surg, and Epic EMR expertise in a fast-paced clinical environment. Zanesville is a welcoming community along the Muskingum River, known for its scenic surroundings, historic character, and convenient access to outdoor recreation and regional amenities.

Travel Nursing Job Details

  • Position: PACU Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Location: Zanesville, Ohio
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800–$1,890
  • Schedule: 36 hours per week
  • Shift Duration: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
  • Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
  • Contract: 13 weeks, November 16, 2026–February 15, 2027
  • Call: Very rare call requirement

PACU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Ohio
  • Minimum 3 years of current or recent Telemetry and Medical-Surgical nursing experience
  • Strong telemetry interpretation and BCRA competency; telemetry skills will be evaluated during orientation
  • Current Epic EMR proficiency; independent Epic use is required
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications
  • Ability to work night shifts and every other weekend
  • Adaptability and clinical judgment to float across multiple acute-care units

Travel Nurse Responsibilities

  • Provide safe, comprehensive nursing care primarily on an observation unit
  • Assess, monitor, and document the condition and progress of patients with medical-surgical, cardiac, respiratory, and stroke-related needs
  • Read and interpret telemetry and BCRA monitoring data, escalating changes promptly
  • Administer medications and treatments, coordinate care, and contribute to effective discharge planning
  • Float to other medical-surgical units and, when appropriately skilled, support the Emergency Department
  • Use Epic efficiently for clinical documentation, communication, and patient-care coordination
  • Collaborate with providers and the interdisciplinary team to promote quality outcomes and a positive patient experience

Apply now for this PACU Registered Nurse travel contract and join an exceptional acute-care team in Zanesville, Ohio.

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.

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