American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Zanesville, Ohio.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 01/19/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a night shift Progressive Care Unit position in Ohio, requiring a compact or OH RN license and recent cardiac step-down experience.
Responsibilities
- Work in a hospital Progressive Care Unit (PCU) with primary focus on cardiac step-down patients
- Cares for patients including heart cath recovery, cardiac drips, post-op open heart cases, and other cardiac or med-surg step-down conditions
- Night shift position (7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.), 36 hours per week
- Typically scheduled for every 3rd weekend and one holiday as determined by census and staffing needs
- No regular on-call required, but rare call days may be requested during census fluctuations
- Required to float to other units during low volume or crisis coverage situations
- Uses Epic EMR system
- Must be able to care for both post-op open heart and cardiac step-down patient populations
- May be required to float to other units if necessary for coverage
- Scrub or dress code requirements not specified
- Holiday and weekend schedule subject to unit needs
Requirements
- Active OH or compact RN license
- Minimum 3 years of recent cardiac step-down experience required
- Experience with open heart patients, ventilators, and cardiac drips required
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
- Experience with Epic EMR required
Benefits
- High Pay and Bonuses
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
- 401(k) Plan
- Weekly Payroll Deposit
- Free Online CEUs
- Generous Housing Allowance
- Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
- Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
- Traveler Rewards and Discounts
American Traveler Job ID #P-651974. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
