Renal Med-Surg RN
Zanesville, OH
Bestica
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Travel RN – Renal Med-Surg
Unit: 21-Bed Renal/Medical-Surgical
Shift: 36 hrs/week | 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM | Every other weekend required
Contract Type: Travel/Temporary


Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our busy 19-bed Renal Med-Surg unit specializing in the care of patients with acute and chronic kidney disease, post-dialysis needs, and complex medical-surgical conditions. This high-acuity unit manages a diverse patient population requiring continuous monitoring, frequent assessments, and multidisciplinary coordination. The ideal candidate is confident in managing renal-related complications while thriving in a fast-paced environment with high patient turnover.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to adult renal and medical-surgical patients
• Manage patients with acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, and post-dialysis needs
• Monitor and interpret cardiac telemetry
• Collaborate with nephrologists and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
• Float as needed within scope to similar Med-Surg units, including Wound Care, Stroke, Oncology, Cardiac, Observation, and ED boarders

Qualifications

• Active Ohio RN license (required at submission)
• Current BLS certification
• Minimum 3 years of recent Med-Surg and Telemetry experience (renal experience strongly preferred)
• Proven ability to independently read and interpret telemetry strips
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  • Competency test required on Day 1; failure results in immediate contract termination
• Epic EMR proficiency (mandatory, no training provided)
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  • Lack of Epic proficiency results in immediate termination

Additional Details

• No on-call requirement
• Must demonstrate adaptability, efficiency, and strong critical thinking in a high-volume setting
• Epic proficiency must be clearly documented in submission
• Candidates must meet all requirements at submission