Travel Registered Nurse Observation Unit Job

Healthforce•Zanesville, OH

7d•$1,863 - $2,023•Onsite

About The Position

This is a travel assignment for a Registered Nurse in the Observation Unit in Zanesville, OH. The assignment begins on 09/21/2026 and lasts for 13 weeks. The role involves staffing the 1S Observation Unit and potentially floating to Med-Surg units (Respiratory, Stroke, Cardiac, etc.) and the ED if skilled. The position requires proficiency in Epic EMR and current BLS and ACLS certifications. The weekly pay ranges from $1,863 to $2,023 with guaranteed 36 hours per week on a 3x12-hour night shift schedule.

Requirements

Current, active Registered Nurse license in Ohio
Active BLS and ACLS certifications
Minimum 3 years of Telemetry/Med-Surg nursing experience
Proficiency in Epic EMR (refresher or on-site 1:1 support not provided)
Ability to read Telemetry/BCRA and pass day-one competency assessments
Capable of floating to other Med-Surg units and, as needed, ED; able to work in a fast-paced observation/unit setting

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care on the 1S Observation Unit, monitoring patient status, including telemetry, and responding to clinical changes per unit protocols.
Read and interpret telemetry/BCRA data; document findings in the Epic EMR; administer prescribed medications and therapies.
Conduct frequent patient assessments, manage IV therapy, wound care, and other essential med-surg nursing tasks.
Collaborate with physicians, case managers, and the care team to develop and modify care plans; facilitate admissions, transfers, and discharges as needed.
Float to other Med-Surg units (Respiratory, Stroke, Cardiac) and potentially ED based on skill and patient needs; maintain competency and safety in each setting.
Maintain Epic EMR proficiency and comply with unit standards, infection control, and BLS/ACLS protocols; participate in required orientation and competency activities.