Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
Akron, OH
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs, Days, Nights

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 a compact state license.

Certifications Required

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

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried on assignment.
• Background check required prior to start, including:

  • FCRA compliant 7-year search (SSN Trace, Counties, States, Nationwide, National Sex Offender, OFAC, FACIS Level 3, Education Verification)
  • Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Fingerprinting (FBI and BCI) must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing and results updated annually.
• Education verification required.
• Drug screening: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually (instant drug screens not accepted).

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including Snellen eye exam.
• Fit mask test (3M N95 1860 or 1870+), updated annually.
• Immunizations/vaccinations required:

  • Tdap every 10 years
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer with booster if needed
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or declination
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer with booster if needed
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption (declinations not accepted)
• TB questionnaire required annually if history of positive TB.
• Eye exam required within 1 year for new candidates signing after 4/11/2025.

Competency and Orientation

• 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 months gap between contracts).
• Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome; cannot be completed on a phone).
• Annual orientation safety manual acknowledgement.
• Acknowledgement of pass/fail testing required for all nursing positions except OR.

References and Employment History

• Two professional references required from employment within one year of start (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 to assignment.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be prepared to complete all onboarding modules and documentation prior to start.
• Fingerprinting must be completed both through the agency and at the facility.
• Candidates can start with fingerprint results pending as long as fingerprinting is completed prior to start.
• Physical exam and immunizations must confirm ability to safely perform essential job functions.
• Facility accommodates latex allergies with notification.
• Candidates with gaps longer than 40 days between assignments may need updated physical, immunizations, and eye exam.

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