Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Orthopedic - $1,980 to $2,077 per week in Zanesville, OH

Registered Nurse (RN) | Med/Surg / Orthopedic
Location: Zanesville, OH
Agency: Empower Professionals Inc.
Pay: $1,980 to $2,077 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/16/2026

About the Position

Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical / Orthopedics – Days – 7:00 AM–7:30 PM, 3x12 – Relocation Candidates Welcome Location: Zanesville, OH Duration: 13 Weeks Specialty: Medical-Surgical / Orthopedics Shift Time: Days – 7:00 AM–7:30 PM, 3x12 Guaranteed Hours: 36 Hours/Week Start: 11/16/2026 We are seeking an experienced Medical-Surgical / Orthopedics Registered Nurse (RN) to join a Level III trauma center in Zanesville, OH. In this role, you will deliver high-quality, patient-centered care to a diverse population of medical-surgical and orthopedic patients across the full continuum of their hospital stay. If you are a dedicated RN with a passion for orthopedic and medical-surgical nursing, we encourage you to apply. Key Responsibilities • Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans for medical-surgical and orthopedic patients • Administer medications, IV therapies, and pain management interventions in accordance with physician orders and unit protocols • Monitor patients pre- and post-operatively, identifying and reporting changes in condition to the interdisciplinary team • Perform wound care, dressing changes, and orthopedic-specific interventions such as cast checks and traction management • Educate patients and families on post-operative care, mobility restrictions, and discharge instructions • Collaborate with physical therapy, case management, and physicians to coordinate safe and timely patient discharges • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) ✅ Requirements • Active OH or Compact RN license • BLS, ACLS certifications • 3+ years of Medical-Surgical / Orthopedics experience • Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited program • Strong knowledge of orthopedic surgical procedures, post-operative care protocols, and medical-surgical nursing standards Pay Pay range: $1,980 to $2,077 per week. Travel Med/Surg / Tele RN package: up to $2,077/week (36 hours) = $31/hour taxable + up to $961/week in travel reimbursements if eligible under IRS tax-home and expense rules. Local package: $55/hour fully taxable ($1,980/week for 36 hours). Overtime paid in accordance with applicable wage-and-hour laws and the assignment agreement. Actual compensation varies based on hours worked, assignment terms and travel reimbursement eligibility.

Requirements

Active OH or Compact RN license BLS, ACLS certifications 3+ years of Medical-Surgical / Orthopedics experience Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited program Strong knowledge of orthopedic surgical procedures, post-operative care protocols, and medical-surgical nursing standards