Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Medical-Surgical/Observation
Zanesville, Ohio
We are seeking an experienced *Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)* for a 13-week travel contract assignment in *Zanesville, Ohio*.
Posted Oct 7
- Shift and hours
- Nights · 12-hour nights (7:00 PM-7:30 AM) *Shift:* Nights | 7:00 PM-7:30 AM36 hours a week
- Unit and setting
- Medical-Surgical and Observation units · HospitalProvide direct nursing care to Medical-Surgical and Observation patients.
- License
- LPN license Active *Ohio LPN license* required.Active Ohio LPN license
- Term
- 13 weeks · Travel
Do you qualify?
- License
- Active Ohio LPN license Active *Ohio LPN license* required. Check your license
- Certification
- IV certification *IV certification is REQUIRED.*
- Certification
- Current BLS/BCLS certification Current *BLS/BCLS* certification required.
- Experience
- 2 years of current/recent hospital experience Minimum *2 years of current/recent hospital experience*.
- Experience
- 1 year of telemetry reading Telemetry reading: 1 year (Required)
- Experience
- Current EPIC experience/proficiency Current *EPIC experience/proficiency is REQUIRED*.
- Experience
- Telemetry reading experience *Telemetry reading experience is REQUIRED.*
- Also asks
- Ability to manage a 5-patient assignment with RN oversight Must be able to manage a *5-patient assignment with RN oversight*.
- Also asks
- Comfortable floating between different Medical-Surgical units Must be comfortable floating between different Medical-Surgical units.
What it pays
Benefits
- BenefitsDental insurance* Dental insurance
- BenefitsFlexible schedule* Flexible schedule
The role and schedule
- Charting
- Epic
- Unit
- Surgical, Respiratory, Wound Care, Stroke, Oncology, Cardiac, Observation Possible units include *Surgical, Respiratory, Wound Care, Stroke, Oncology, Cardiac, Observation*, and other Medical-Surgical units.
- Day to day
- Provide direct nursing care to Medical-Surgical and Observation patients Provide direct nursing care to Medical-Surgical and Observation patients.
- Day to day
- Assess patients and monitor changes in condition Assess patients and monitor changes in condition.
- Day to day
- Administer medications and treatments within LPN scope of practice Administer medications and treatments within LPN scope of practice.
- Day to day
- Monitor and read patient telemetry Monitor and read patient telemetry.
- Day to day
- Document patient care accurately in EPIC Document patient care accurately in EPIC.
- Day to day
- Communicate patient status and changes to the RN and healthcare team Communicate patient status and changes to the RN and healthcare team.
- Day to day
- Collaborate with physicians, RNs, and other healthcare professionals Collaborate with physicians, RNs, and other healthcare professionals.
- Day to day
- Provide patient and family education Provide patient and family education.
- Floating
- Float between Med-Surg units as needed Float between Med-Surg units as needed.
- Day to day
- Follow hospital policies, procedures, and patient safety standards Follow hospital policies, procedures, and patient safety standards.
- Hours stated
- 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
- On call
- None *Call:* None
- Guaranteed hours
- 36 hours/week
- Start
- November 4 or November 16, 2026 *Start Dates:* November 4 or November 16, 2026
- Details
- Candidates must work independently in EPIC; no refresher or 1:1 training provided
- Details
- Telemetry competency tested during orientation and must be passed *Telemetry competency is also mandatory.* Candidates will be tested on telemetry reading during orientation and must pass the competency.
- Details
- In person work location Work Location: In person
Support on this unit
- Nurse to patient
- 1:5 stated in this posting
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekend, holiday, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How is staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
Med surg A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.
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Job Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Medical-Surgical/Observation | Nights
- Location: Zanesville, OH
- Job Type: Travel Contract – 13 Weeks
- Start Dates: November 4 or November 16, 2026
- Shift: Nights | 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
- Hours: 36 hours/week
- Weekly Gross: $2,023/week
- Pay Rate: $21.00/hour
- Weekly Stipend: $1,267/week
EMR: epic
Patient Ratio: 1:5 Call: None
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a 13-week travel contract assignment in Zanesville, Ohio.
The LPN will primarily work on Medical-Surgical and Observation units and may float to other Med-Surg areas based on patient-care needs.
Possible units include Surgical, Respiratory, Wound Care, Stroke, Oncology, Cardiac, Observation, and other Medical-Surgical units.
The LPN will manage approximately 5 patients with RN oversight and must be comfortable working in a fast-paced hospital environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to Medical-Surgical and Observation patients.
- Assess patients and monitor changes in condition.
- Administer medications and treatments within LPN scope of practice.
- Monitor and read patient telemetry.
- Document patient care accurately in EPIC.
- Communicate patient status and changes to the RN and healthcare team.
- Collaborate with physicians, RNs, and other healthcare professionals.
- Provide patient and family education.
- Float between Med-Surg units as needed.
- Follow hospital policies, procedures, and patient safety standards.
Requirements
Active Ohio LPN license* required. Minimum 2 years of current/recent hospital experience*. Current EPIC experience/proficiency is REQUIRED*. Telemetry reading experience is REQUIRED.* IV certification is REQUIRED.* Current BLS/BCLS* certification required. Must be able to manage a 5-patient assignment with RN oversight*.
- Must be comfortable floating between different Medical-Surgical units.
Important EPIC & Telemetry Requirements
EPIC proficiency is mandatory. Candidates must be able to work independently in EPIC. Refresher training or 1:1 EPIC training will not be provided.
Telemetry competency is also mandatory. Candidates will be tested on telemetry reading during orientation and must pass the competency.
Compensation
- Weekly Gross:* $2,023/week
- Hourly Pay:* $21.00/hour
- Weekly Stipend:* $1,267/week
- Guaranteed Hours:* 36 hours/week
- Contract Duration:* 13 weeks
- Orientation Hours:* 0
Apply now if you meet the requirements and are interested in this travel LPN opportunity in Zanesville, OH.
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Pay: Up to $2,023.00 per week
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
Experience
- Telemetry reading: 1 year (Required)
- current/recent hospita: 2 years (Required)
License/
Certification
- IV certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
What's around it?
Zanesville, OHFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 7% below the US average
- Median rent
- $821/mo
- Household income
- $43,280/yr, all local households, not nurse pay