Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN
Akron, OH
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN Medical / Surgical / Telemetry

Location: Akron, Ohio
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (approximately 14 weeks)

Job Description

• Float pool assignment required.
• Must have recent experience using EPIC electronic health records within the last 12 months.
• Block schedules may be considered on a case-by-case basis (please specify if needed).
• Solid black scrubs required.

Required Qualifications

• License: Current and valid RN license in Ohio.
• Education: ASN or BSN from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program.
• Experience: Minimum 2+ years of recent RN experience in Medical/Surgical or Telemetry settings.
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (American Heart Association only, AHA RQI acceptable)
  • BLS (American Heart Association only, AHA RQI acceptable)
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification through Apex, Health Stream, or AHA
• Must provide documentation of EPIC usage within the last 12 months.
• Resume must include Return to Office (RTO) availability with no more than 7 days off.

Required Health and Compliance Credentials (Must be current and verifiable)

• COVID-19 vaccination (2 doses if applicable) with approved medical or religious exemptions considered case-by-case.
• MMR immunity (titer or 2 adult vaccines; boosters required if negative titer).
• Hepatitis B immunity (titer or complete vaccine series; boosters required if negative titer).
• Influenza vaccine (required October through April; medical or religious exemptions require agency approval).
• Tuberculosis screening: 2-step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) with specific timing requirements; no declinations accepted.
• Varicella immunity (titer or 2 adult vaccines; boosters required if negative titer).
• Tdap vaccine within the last 10 years (recommended).
• Annual TB questionnaire completed and signed.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start, updated annually.
• Fit test for N95 respirators within one year of start, updated annually.
• Pre-employment physical within one year confirming ability to perform essential job functions.
• Valid government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).

Professional Requirements

• Criminal background check compliant with FCRA standards, including 7-year search and nationwide checks, completed within 90 days of start.
• OIG and EPLS federal exclusion checks within 90 days of start.
• Primary source verification of nursing license and education.
• Completion of unit-specific competency exams and skills checklists annually.
• Completion of EKG and Telemetry exams with passing scores within one year.
• Completion of core competencies including HIPAA, Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals, and OSHA topics within 90 days of start, updated annually.
• Submission of a complete RN packet including required checklists and signatures.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to start unless exempted.
• Only candidates with no more than 7 days of Return to Office (RTO) availability will be considered.
• Block scheduling requests should be noted in comments during application.

This position is ideal for experienced Medical/Surgical or Telemetry RNs seeking a long-term assignment in Ohio with a facility that requires strong clinical skills, EPIC experience, and adherence to comprehensive health and compliance standards.