PCU RN - Cardiac Step-Down
Zanesville, OH
American Consultants
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,257/weekOverview
- Start Date11/16/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- Weekly pay
- License and certification reimbursement
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, Cardiac Step Down – Zanesville, OH 43701
Start Date: November 16, 2026
Location: Zanesville, Ohio
Schedule: Night shift (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM), 36 hours per week, typically every third weekend, one holiday per contract period. Rare call coverage may be required based on census and staffing needs.
Highlights:
- 91-day travel nursing assignment in a cardiac step-down unit specializing in open heart recovery and telemetry
- Work with post-operative open-heart patients, heart catheterization recovery, and cardiac drip management
- Epic EMR system utilized for documentation and patient care coordination
- Minimal floating expected, though flexibility to support other units during low census or coverage needs is required
- Opportunity to work with a diverse cardiac and medical-surgical step-down patient population
Requirements:
- Active RN license in Ohio or compact state eligibility
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
- Minimum of three (3) years of cardiac step-down experience
- Demonstrated experience with open-heart recovery, heart catheterization recovery, cardiac drips, and post-operative cardiac patients
- Proficiency with Epic EMR system required
- Ability to provide care to ventilated patients in rare circumstances as needed
Why Join Us?
This travel nursing opportunity offers the chance to expand your cardiac nursing expertise in a specialized step-down environment. You'll work with a dedicated team caring for complex cardiac patients while enjoying competitive compensation and a consistent night shift schedule. Comprehensive support is provided throughout your assignment to ensure a successful and rewarding experience.
Employer
American Consultants
Since 1989, American Consultants has been the leader in national healthcare staffing and consulting services. We have successfully placed thousands of healthcare professionals in executive, clinical, laboratory, financial, consulting, and HIT roles across the country. We specialize in Healthcare Search and Staffing, IT Staffing and Solutions, and Executive Search and Interim Services. American Consultants takes a consultative approach to help our clients solve their talent acquisition and HIT challenges. We are truly the healthcare people.
About Zanesville, OH
As a Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurse in Zanesville, OH here's what you should know:- Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 84°F and lows of 63°F.
- Winter sees average highs of 38°F and lows of 20°F.
- Short term rentals are available, and they are relatively easy to find due to the city's size.
- Car friendliness is high, as Zanesville is a city where having a car is very convenient.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- Zanesville has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include obesity and heart disease.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of healthcare facilities.
- Zanesville offers a variety of restaurants, including local diners and international cuisine.
- The city has a thriving arts scene, with galleries and local music events.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, biking, and water activities in the nearby parks and lakes.
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