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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Med/Surg Telemetry) - 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

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 18 months recent permanent Med/Surg Telemetry experience prior to travel.
• Must hold a permanent Ohio nursing license or compact state license.

Certifications Required

• AHA BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• Certifications must be current; candidates with certifications expiring within 30 days of start must renew prior to starting.

Licensure & Background Checks

• Permanent Ohio license or compact state license required.
• Background check required prior to start, including:

  • FCRA compliant 7-year search
  • SSN Trace
  • Nationwide and state checks
  • Sex offender registry
  • Education verification
• Fingerprinting (FBI and BCI) must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing and results updated annually.
• Candidates may start with fingerprinting results pending but must complete prior to start.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including Snellen eye exam.
• Fit mask test (N95) within 12 months, updated annually.
• Immunizations/vaccinations required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titers; boosters if titers negative/equivocal
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or declination
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer; booster if needed
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption (declinations not accepted)
• Drug screening: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually (instant drug screens not accepted).

Competencies & Testing

• Unit-specific competency exam required within 12 months of start and updated annually.
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as applicable.
• Pass/fail testing for EKG and medication dosing during orientation (not required for legacy candidates with less than 6-month gap between contracts).
• Annual orientation safety manual acknowledgement.
• Core training modules must be completed prior to start (online training modules).

Additional Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried on assignment.
• Two professional references required from employment within the past year (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director).
• Employment application must include at least 3 years prior work history with 2 years in acute care and similar area.
• Candidates must complete onboarding modules prior to clearance to start.
• Candidates must comply with facility-specific policies and documentation requirements.

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit prior travel experience required.

This position is ideal for experienced Med/Surg Telemetry RNs licensed in Ohio or a compact state, seeking a night shift travel assignment with a reputable healthcare system.