Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Akron, OH
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN Medical / Surgical / Telemetry

Location: Akron, Ohio
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Requirements

• Must have 2+ years of recent RN experience.
• Nursing degree from an accredited program (ACEN or CCNE accredited).
• ACLS and BLS certifications (AHA only, AHA RQI acceptable).
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required.
• Float pool required.
• EPIC experience within the last 12 months (must be on resume).
• Resume Time Off (RTO) allowed up to 7 days maximum; no block schedule requests.
• Solid black scrubs required.

Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (AHA only) – Required for submission.
• ACLS (AHA only) – Required for submission.
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification – Required prior to onboarding.
• Nursys License Verification – Required within 30 days of start.
• License/Certificate Verification – Primary source verification within 30 days of start.
• Driver’s License/State ID – Valid government-issued photo ID required.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Fit Test – Required for all patient-facing roles; must be current within 1 year.
• Health Statement/Physical – Pre-employment physical within 1 year confirming ability to perform job functions.
• COVID-19 Vaccine – Fully vaccinated required; medical or religious exemptions considered case-by-case.
• MMR – Titer or 2 adult vaccines required; no declinations accepted.
• Hepatitis B – Titer or complete vaccine series required; signed declinations accepted.
• Influenza Vaccine – Required October-April; medical or religious exemptions require approval.
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) – Negative results required; no declinations accepted.
• Varicella – Titer or 2 adult vaccines required; no declinations accepted.
• Tdap – Recommended within 10 years; no declinations accepted.
• Annual TB Questionnaire – Must be completed, signed, and dated on facility form.
• Positive PPD with Negative Chest X-Ray – If applicable, chest x-ray within 1 year required.

Testing & Competency Exams

• Summa Competency Exam – Unit-specific clinical competency exam required annually.
• Summa Skills Checklist – Unit-specific skills checklist required annually.
• Summa EKG and Telemetry Exams – Passing score (80%+) required annually.
• Summa Core Competencies – Includes HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics; updated annually.
• Summa Pharmacology Exam – Optional.

Background & Screening

• Drug Screen – Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; updated annually.
• Criminal Background Check – FCRA compliant 7-year search plus SSN trace and nationwide checks; must be run within 90 days of start.
• OIG Search – Must be run within 90 days of start.
• EPLS Search – Must be run within 90 days of start.
• Education Verification – Third-party verification required.
• Social Security Card – Must provide valid Social Security card or number.

Additional Notes

• Must submit a completed RN Submission Packet checklist with signatures from candidate and agency.
• Agencies must complete a Work Order Confirmation upon offer acceptance.
• All certifications, licenses, and screenings must be current and updated annually or with any break in service of 30 days or more.

This position requires a highly qualified RN with recent experience, specific certifications, and compliance with detailed health and background screening protocols.