Registered Nurse - Respiratory
Location: Zanesville, OH
Start Date: 03-16-2026
End Date: 06-15-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Night shift, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM, schedule varies (nights with every other weekend required), 12.5-hour night shifts
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $60 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care for patients on the Respiratory unit, including COVID-positive admissions
- Monitor telemetry and interpret cardiac rhythms to detect and respond to changes in patient condition
- Manage ventilator and respiratory support needs in collaboration with respiratory therapy and the interdisciplinary team
- Float to Med-Surg areas as needed, delivering skilled care in wound care, stroke, oncology, cardiac, observation and ED/Med-Surg boarder settings
- Document assessments, interventions and patient responses accurately in Epic EMR — proficiency required from day one
- Participate in handoffs and team communication to ensure safe, continuous care across shifts
- Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatments and discharge plans with empathy and clarity
Qualifications
- Active Ohio Registered Nurse (RN) license required
- Current BLS certification required
- Minimum 3 years of recent Telemetry and/or Stepdown nursing experience — must be able to read telemetry on day one
- Current Epic EMR proficiency required (no refresher or 1:1 training options available)
- Prior night shift experience and ability to work 12.5-hour nights
- Comfort with floating between Respiratory and Med-Surg units as needed
- Ability to pass competency evaluations on arrival; candidates unable to demonstrate required skills may be terminated
Knowledge & Skills
- Telemetry monitoring and cardiac rhythm interpretation
- Epic EMR documentation and navigation
- Respiratory care principles, ventilator basics and infection control for COVID patients
- Med-Surg nursing skills including wound care, stroke and oncology familiarity
- Strong critical thinking, prioritization and rapid assessment abilities
- Effective communication and teamwork across interdisciplinary teams
- Patient education, discharge planning and family-centered care
Benefits
- Comfortable travel assignment perks like housing assistance and travel support to get you here and settled
- Medical, dental and vision coverage options to keep you and your family healthy
- 401(k) retirement savings plan and life insurance options to protect what matters
- Paid time off so you can recharge between shifts and explore your assignment city
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to make Ohio paperwork easier
- Referral bonus program — bring a friend and celebrate together
- A supportive team that values your expertise, with clear expectations and no surprise on-call
- Access to continuing education and skills refresh opportunities to keep your practice sharp
Travel Perks: Explore Zanesville, OH
Zanesville offers charming riverfront scenery and a slice of Ohio history. Explore the iconic Y-Bridge and stroll Muskingum River parks, visit the Zanesville Museum of Art for a cultured afternoon, and enjoy local dining and farmers markets. Outdoor lovers can take weekend trips to nearby state parks and hiking areas (including Hocking Hills within easy driving distance), or make a day trip to Columbus for city attractions and shows.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - Respiratory? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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