Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $2,074 per week in Zanesville, OH

Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma
Location: Zanesville, OH
Agency: Highland Staffing, LLC
Pay: $2,074 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/17/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Highland Staffing, LLC to find a qualified ER/Trauma RN in Zanesville, Ohio, 43701!

Job Title

Registered Nurse - Cardiac Step-Down / Telemetry

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Registered Nurse for a 13-week night shift assignment in a Cardiac Step-Down and Telemetry unit located in Zanesville, Ohio. This role is critical for providing specialized care to a diverse cardiac patient population within a dynamic hospital environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the comprehensive care of patients recovering from open-heart surgery, post-heart catheterization procedures, and those requiring cardiac drip management. The unit also cares for general cardiac and medical-surgical step-down patients, requiring a broad skill set and adaptability.

This position involves working 12-hour night shifts, totaling 36 hours per week, focused on delivering high-quality patient outcomes and collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct, compassionate, and evidence-based nursing care to cardiac step-down and telemetry patients.
• Manage and monitor patients post-open-heart surgery and heart catheterization, including advanced cardiac assessments and interventions.
• Administer and titrate cardiac drips and other medications as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and therapeutic outcomes.
• Perform continuous cardiac monitoring and interpret telemetry readings, responding promptly to changes in patient condition.
• Document all patient care activities, observations, and interventions accurately and thoroughly in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Educate patients and their families on disease processes, treatment plans, and discharge instructions.
• Be prepared to float to other units within the facility as needed to support staffing requirements or manage fluctuating patient volumes.
• Demonstrate readiness and capability to care for ventilated patients in rare circumstances, should patient needs and staffing dictate.

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum of three (3) years of recent, acute care experience in a Cardiac Step-Down, Telemetry, or Open Heart Recovery unit.
• Demonstrated experience with post-operative open-heart patients.
• Proficiency in heart catheterization recovery protocols and patient management.
• Experience managing and titrating cardiac drips.
• Proficiency with Epic Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced cardiac assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Expertise in telemetry monitoring and arrhythmia interpretation.
• Proficiency in managing various cardiac drips and IV medications.
• Strong post-operative care skills for cardiac surgical patients.
• Ability to manage and care for ventilated patients (if required).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing patient acuities and unit demands.
• Proficiency in Epic EMR for comprehensive documentation and patient management.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Night Shift (NOC)
• Hours: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM (12-hour shifts)
• Days per Week: 3 days per week (36 hours total)
• Weekend Rotation: Typically every 3rd weekend.
• Holiday Coverage: Expected to cover 1 holiday per 13-week assignment.
• On-Call: No routine on-call required; however, the RN may be asked to take a rare call day based on fluctuating census or staffing needs.
• Contract Length: 13 weeks.
• Start Date: August 17, 2026.

Licensing Requirements

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

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