Med/Surg Telemetry RN
Akron, OH
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) - Akron, Ohio

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Med/Surg Telemetry)
• Location: Akron, Ohio
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Required Experience

• Minimum of 18 months recent permanent Med/Surg Telemetry experience prior to travel assignment.

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Ohio RN License or a Compact State RN License must be in hand.
• AHA BLS (Basic Life Support)
• AHA ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned.

Required Qualifications & Compliance

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum of 18 months total travel experience
• Minimum of 1.5 years Med/Surg Telemetry experience, including experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Orientation & Training

• Completion of facility-specific online onboarding modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome).
• Baseline competency exams in medication administration and ECG interpretation required at orientation.
• Core competency training (Core Part I, II, III) must be updated annually.
• Facility-specific safety and pass/fail testing acknowledgements required.

Additional Requirements

• Employment application with at least 3 years prior work history, including 2 years of clinical practice in an acute care setting similar to the assignment.
• Two professional references from employment within the last year (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director).
• Compliance with all facility-specific documentation and health requirements prior to start.

This position is ideal for experienced Med/Surg Telemetry RNs with recent permanent experience, who hold an Ohio or compact state license, and are ready for a night shift travel assignment in Akron, Ohio.