Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse
Akron, OH
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse (Medical/Surgical) - Long-Term Assignment

Location: Akron, Ohio
Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse with recent experience to provide patient care on a float basis. Candidates must have recent Epic electronic health record experience and meet specific credentialing and compliance requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Medical/Surgical nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system
• Phlebotomy experience

Compliance & Onboarding Requirements

• Health & Immunizations:

  • Fit Test (N95 or equivalent) within 1 year of start, updated annually.
  • Pre-employment physical within 1 year confirming ability to perform essential job functions.
  • MMR: Titer or 2 vaccines; no declinations accepted.
  • Hepatitis B: Titer or complete vaccine series; signed declinations accepted.
  • Influenza vaccine required October–April (medical/religious exemptions require approval).
  • 2-Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) with negative results; no declinations accepted.
  • Varicella: Titer or 2 vaccines; no declinations accepted.
  • Tdap within 10 years (optional).
  • Annual TB questionnaire (facility-specific form).
• Drug Screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start, updated annually.
• Background Checks:

  • FCRA-compliant 7-year criminal background check including SSN trace and nationwide searches within 90 days of start.
  • OIG, EPLS, and education verifications within 90 days of start.
• Competency Exams & Checklists:

  • Unit-specific competency exam and skills checklist completed within 1 year of start, updated annually.
  • Core competencies including HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics within 90 days of start, updated annually.

Additional Information

• No block scheduling; only up to 7 days of requested time off (RTO) allowed, excluding the first two weeks of assignment.
• Travelers continuously on assignment without breaks are not required to update physicals or background checks annually.
• COVID-19 vaccination is strongly encouraged; medical or religious exemptions considered case-by-case.

This position requires a professional nurse ready to work flexible shifts with strong clinical skills and compliance with all credentialing and health requirements.