Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,053 per week in Zanesville, OH

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Zanesville, OH
Agency: Highland Staffing, LLC
Pay: $2,053 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 9/21/2026

About the Position

Job Title

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Summary

Join our dedicated nursing team as a Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse in Zanesville, Ohio. This role primarily supports the 3 West Comprehensive Medical Unit, providing high-quality patient care to a diverse adult population.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical skills and adaptability, as occasional floating to other specialized Medical-Surgical units, including Stroke, Oncology, Cardiac, and Observation, will be required. This position offers an opportunity to work within a dynamic environment, utilizing your expertise across various patient acuities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients on the 3 West Comprehensive Medical Unit.
• Float as needed to other Medical-Surgical specialty units, such as Stroke, Oncology, Cardiac, and Observation.
• Monitor, assess, and interpret patient telemetry readings accurately.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
• Document patient care, observations, and interventions accurately and timely within the Epic Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Educate patients and their families on health conditions, medications, and discharge instructions.

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum of three (3) years of current and recent experience in Telemetry and/or Stepdown units.
• Demonstrated proficiency in reading and interpreting telemetry strips.
• Current and proven proficiency with Epic Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system; no refresher courses or 1:1 training will be provided.

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in telemetry monitoring and interpretation.
• Experience with various Medical-Surgical patient populations (e.g., cardiac, oncology, stroke, observation).
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for patient, family, and team interactions.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing patient assignments and unit needs.
• Competency in using Epic EMR for all aspects of patient care documentation and management.

Shift Details

• Hours: 36 hours per week.
• Shift Type: 12-hour AM (Day) shifts.
• Days per Week: 3 days.
• Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend required.
• Call Requirement: No call required.
• Contract Length: 13 weeks.
• Start Date: September 21, 2026.

Licensing Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Ohio.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.