Travel Registered Nurse Observation Unit Job

Zanesville, OH
Contracted
Mid Level
Overview
Registered Nurse – Observation Unit in a clinic setting located in Zanesville, OH. Start date: 10/19/2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $1,898–$1,930 per week. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week. Shift: 3x12 Nights (7:00 pm–7:30 am). This travel assignment involves primary work on a dedicated Observation unit with the need to float to other Med-Surg units (Respiratory, Stroke, Cardiac, etc.) and may include care in the ED if clinically appropriate.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,898–$1,930 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12 Nights (7:00 pm–7:30 am)
- Start date: 10/19/2026
- Work setting: Clinic-based observation unit with float to Med-Surg units and possibly ED

Responsibilities
- Provide direct, patient-centered care to adults on an observation unit, including monitoring, assessment, and timely response to changes in condition.
- Administer prescribed medications and therapies, and implement care plans under physician orders; monitor and manage telemetry as required.
- Interpret telemetry and BCRA as part of ongoing patient assessment; escalate findings per protocol.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team (nurses, physicians, therapists, case management) to coordinate care and ensure patient safety and quality outcomes.
- Document thoroughly in the Epic EMR; maintain accurate records of assessments, interventions, and patient responses.
- Float to other Med-Surg units and, when skilled, to the ED; maintain competency across units and adhere to unit-specific protocols.

Requirements
- Active RN license in Ohio
- Certifications: BLS and ACLS required
- Experience: Minimum 3 years of current/recent Telemetry/Med-Surg experience; ability to read Telemetry/BCRA; competency will be assessed on day one
- Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program (RN); licensure must be in good standing
- Proficiency: Epic EMR proficiency required; refresher training or sit-one-on-one support not available
- Additional: Ability to work nights in a clinic observation unit and float to other units as needed; ability to work 36 hours per week and adhere to required shift schedule

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated assignment support
- Guaranteed hours for the assignment
- Housing assistance available where applicable
- Fast credentialing processes
- Nationwide assignments to support career mobility

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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