Registered Nurse RN PCU Telemetry Night Shift

Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Step-Down / Open Heart Recovery

Location: Zanesville, Ohio

Facility: Genesis Healthcare System

Job Type: 13-Week Contract

Start Date: September 21, 2026 (Quick Start)

Schedule: 36 Hours/Week | Night Shift (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM) | Every 3rd Weekend | Holiday Rotation Required

Position Overview

Genesis Healthcare System is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join its Cardiac Step-Down team. This opportunity is ideal for a skilled cardiac nurse with a strong background in Open Heart Recovery, Cardiac Telemetry, and Step-Down care . The successful candidate will provide exceptional patient care in a fast-paced acute care environment while collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver comprehensive nursing care to cardiac step-down patients, including post-operative open-heart and cardiac catheterization recovery patients.
Monitor, assess, and manage patients receiving cardiac drips and advanced cardiac therapies.
Perform ongoing patient assessments and promptly communicate changes in condition to the healthcare team.
Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and established clinical protocols.
Accurately document patient care using the Epic electronic medical record system.
Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and discharge planning.
Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, and recovery expectations.
Maintain compliance with hospital policies, patient safety standards, and evidence-based nursing practices.
Float to other appropriate nursing units when required to support patient care needs.
Provide care for ventilated patients if needed in rare circumstances based on patient volume and staffing requirements.
Minimum Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Active Ohio Registered Nurse (RN) License.
Current BLS (BCLS) Certification.
Current ACLS Certification.
Minimum of three (3) years of recent Cardiac Step-Down nursing experience.
Required Experience

Candidates must have recent experience with:

Open Heart Recovery
Cardiac Step-Down Nursing
Cardiac Catheterization Recovery
Cardiac Drip Management
Post-Operative Cardiac Patients
Cardiac Telemetry
Epic Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
Preferred Candidate Attributes

Strong cardiac assessment and critical thinking skills.
Ability to thrive in a high-acuity acute care setting.
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Flexible and adaptable to changing patient care needs.
Commitment to delivering safe, compassionate, patient-centered care.
Assignment Details

Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Guaranteed Hours: 36 Hours per Week
Shift: Nights (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
Weekend Requirement: Typically every third weekend
Holiday Requirement: One holiday during the assignment
On-Call: No routine on-call requirements; occasional call coverage may be requested based on staffing or patient census.
Facility Information
Facility: Genesis Healthcare System

Location: Zanesville, Ohio

Trauma Level: Level III

Bed Size: 150-500 Beds

EMR: Epic