PCU/Telemetry RN
Akron, OH
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – PCU/Telemetry in Akron, OH. 13-week travel nursing assignment for experienced Telemetry/Cardiac Step-Down RNs with recent Epic EMR experience, ACLS, BLS, and stroke assessment skills.

Join a dynamic healthcare team in Akron, Ohio (44304) as a travel RN providing acute care telemetry and stroke overflow support. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your telemetry nursing and cardiac step-down skills in a supportive, patient-focused environment while enjoying Akron's parks, cultural attractions, and welcoming community.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1910 - $2010
• Location: Akron, Ohio (44304) — Akron healthcare jobs / Ohio nursing jobs
• Unit: 4 West – Cardiac Step-Down/Telemetry & Stroke Overflow (21 beds)
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: May 3, 2026
• End Date: August 1, 2026
• Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Employment Type: Travel / Travel Nurse / Travel RN
• Patient Ratios: 1:4 (occasionally 1:5)

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent PCU/Telemetry RN experience — telemetry nursing, cardiac step-down, or acute care preferred
• Active RN license (Nursys verification required); compact license holders welcome if applicable
• Accredited nursing degree (ACEN or CCNE)
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Epic EMR experience within the last 12 months (must be listed on resume)
• Ability to draw blood and start/manage IVs
• Solid black scrubs required
• Willingness to float to other units as needed to support patient care
• Interview required—please provide availability
• Maximum 7 days of requested time off (RTO); no RTO during first two weeks

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality acute care nursing in a cardiac step-down/telemetry and stroke overflow unit
• Continuous telemetry monitoring, patient assessment, and recognition of cardiac and neurologic changes
• Administer medications, manage IVs/infusions, and perform routine procedures (blood draws, lines)
• Document patient care accurately and timely using Epic EMR (electronic medical record)
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (physicians, therapists, case managers) to optimize patient outcomes
• Float to other units as required to meet staffing and patient care needs
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, safety protocols, and quality standards

Why Akron? Experience the thriving city of Akron—friendly neighborhoods, beautiful parks, and a lively downtown—while working a rewarding telemetry nursing job. This travel RN role is ideal for RNs seeking cardiac/telemetry experience and professional growth.

Ready to join our healthcare team? Apply now with your resume (include Epic EMR experience and certifications). For questions or to schedule an interview, contact us and submit your availability. Join our team today and advance your nursing career with an Akron, OH travel nurse assignment!

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