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

Travel RN – Registered Nurse (PCU) opportunity in Akron, OH: 13-week travel assignment, nights, cardiac telemetry, competitive weekly pay. Join a dedicated Progressive Care Unit team providing vascular and cardiac telemetry care in Akron, OH 44304.

Quick Job Summary

• Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – PCU / Progressive Care Unit (Telemetry)
• Type: Travel Nurse / 13-week contract (June 14, 2026 – September 12, 2026)
• Location: Akron, OH 44304 – Located in the heart of Northeast Ohio, Akron is renowned for its vibrant healthcare community, diverse cultural attractions, and welcoming environment for healthcare professionals. The city offers a blend of urban amenities, scenic parks, and a supportive network for nurses, making it an ideal destination for your travel assignment.
• Shift: 12-hour Nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Unit: 1 Central – Vascular and Cardiac Telemetry / PCU
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910 - $2,010

Required Qualifications – RN / PCU (Telemetry)

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) or similar telemetry setting
• Active RN license (Nursys verification required) — travel nurse licensure requirements apply
• ACLS and BLS required; NIH Stroke Certification required
• Accredited nursing degree (ACEN or CCNE)
• Epic EMR experience (must be documented on resume for the past 12 months)
• Pre- and post-cardiac catheterization experience and vascular surgery care experience
• Sheath pulling experience highly preferred
• Comfortable floating to other units as needed; ability to work ratios of 1:4 (may increase to 1:5)
• Solid black scrubs required
• Maximum 7 days of requested time off (RTO) allowed; no RTO during first two weeks

Core Responsibilities – Progressive Care / Cardiac Telemetry RN

• Deliver safe, high-quality nursing care to patients on a vascular and cardiac telemetry PCU
• Monitor and assess cardiac telemetry patients, interpret telemetry trends, and respond to changes in condition
• Provide pre- and post-procedural care for cardiac catheterization patients
• Assist with vascular surgery patient management and related clinical interventions
• Perform sheath pulling when credentialed (preferred)
• Administer medications, manage IVs and drips, and document care accurately in Epic EMR
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and the interdisciplinary care team
• Adhere to facility policies, maintain required certifications, and support patient safety and quality initiatives

Why this Travel Nurse PCU Role (Akron, OH)

• Competitive weekly pay for travel nursing and strong clinical exposure in cardiac/vascular telemetry
• Opportunity to work in a supportive PCU team in Northeast Ohio (Akron healthcare market)
• Experience with Epic EMR and advanced cardiac care enhances your travel nursing resume

Apply now to join our Akron PCU team as a travel Registered Nurse (RN). Submit an updated resume with Epic experience detailed for the past 12 months and certifications listed. Join our healthcare team today and take the next step in your travel nursing career.

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