Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
Akron, OH
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

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.
• Prior travel experience is NOT explicitly required.

Required Licenses & Certifications

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

Required Qualifications & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried on assignment.
• Background checks including FCRA compliant 7-year search, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and fingerprinting (FBI and BCI) are required and must be current.
• Fingerprinting must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing; results must be updated annually.
• Education verification required.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including Snellen eye exam.
• Fit mask test (N95) within 12 months of start and updated annually.
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • 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
• Drug screening: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually.
• References: 2 references from employment within the last year, from a manager, supervisor, or charge nurse.
• Employment application must include 3 years prior work history with at least 2 years in acute care and similar area.

Orientation & Competency Requirements

• Completion of unit-specific competency exams within 12 months of start and updated annually.
• Pass/fail testing for EKG and medication administration during orientation.
• Completion of required online onboarding modules prior to start.
• Annual acknowledgment of safety manual and pass/fail testing.
• Core competency training (Core Part I, II, III) required annually.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must carry a government-issued photo ID at all times.
• Fingerprinting must be done both through the agency and at the facility.
• Candidates can start with fingerprint results pending if fingerprinting is completed prior to start.
• Modules must be completed on a computer using Google Chrome; cannot be completed on a phone.
• Physical exam and eye exam do not need to be updated annually if there is no break in employment at the facility.
• Flu vaccine declinations are not accepted; exemptions require agency and facility approval.
• Candidates must be capable of safely performing essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Drug screens must be standard 10-panel; instant drug screens are not accepted.

This position is ideal for experienced Med/Surg Telemetry RNs with recent acute care experience who hold an active Ohio or compact RN license and are comfortable working night shifts in a travel/contract role.