RN Med/Surg Telemetry
Akron, OH
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – Med/Surg Telemetry (Travel/Contract)

Location: Akron, Ohio
Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse – Med/Surg Telemetry
• Experience: Minimum of 18 months recent permanent Med/Surg Telemetry experience prior to travel
• Licensure: Must have a permanent Ohio nursing license or a compact state license in hand
• Certifications:

  • AHA BLS (Basic Life Support) required
  • AHA ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) required
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID) must be carried on assignment
• Background checks including:

  • FCRA compliant 7-year search
  • SSN Trace
  • Nationwide and state criminal checks
  • National Sex Offender Registry
  • Education verification
• Fingerprinting (BCI and FBI) must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing and updated annually
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including Snellen eye exam (required for new candidates starting 4/11/2025 or later)
• Fit mask test (N95) within 12 months of start and updated annually
• Immunizations and health requirements:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccinations or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or titer
  • Varicella vaccination or titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (required during flu season)
• Drug screening: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually (instant drug screens not accepted)
• References: 2 references from employment within 1 year of start, from a manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director (co-worker references not accepted)
• Employment application must include 3 years prior work history with at least 2 years clinical practice in an acute care setting similar to the assignment

Certifications & Competencies

• Annual renewal of certifications and competencies required, including:

  • ACLS and BLS (must be current at start)
  • Unit-specific competency exams
  • Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
  • Pass/fail EKG and medication testing during orientation (not required for legacy candidates with less than 6-month gap between contracts)
• Orientation and onboarding modules must be completed prior to start (typically takes multiple days)
• Annual safety manual acknowledgement and pass/fail testing required

Additional Notes

• Candidates must complete all onboarding modules on a computer using Google Chrome; modules cannot be completed on a phone
• Fingerprinting results must be received prior to contract extension; candidates may start with results pending if fingerprinting is completed before start
• Physical exam and eye exam do not need to be updated annually if currently on assignment without a break in employment
• Candidates with gaps longer than 40 days between assignments must meet all health and physical exam requirements again
• Facility accommodates latex allergies; notification required to ensure latex-free supplies are available

This position offers an opportunity to work in a reputable healthcare system with a focus on Med/Surg Telemetry nursing during night shifts. Candidates must meet strict licensure, certification, and health compliance requirements to be eligible.