Local Contract Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Barberton, OH
Encode INC
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – PCU / Telemetry

Location: Barberton Campus, Ohio
Department: 2 East (2E) – Cardiac PCU/Telemetry Unit
Start Date: April 20, 2026
End Date: July 18, 2026
Shift: Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Job Type: Long-Term Assignment (Contract)
Interview: Required

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) – PCU/Telemetry to join a high-acuity cardiac unit at Barberton Campus. This role involves caring for patients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring, including those on cardiac drips and stroke overflow cases.

The ideal candidate is a strong, adaptable nurse comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and floating between units as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to PCU/Telemetry patients
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and manage cardiac drips
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care
• Document patient information using EPIC EHR (recent experience required)
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams
• Float to other units as required
• Maintain patient safety and adhere to hospital protocols

Unit Details

• 34-bed Cardiac PCU/Telemetry unit
• Includes stroke overflow patients
• Patient Ratio: 1:4 (occasionally 1:5)
• High-acuity, fast-paced environment

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• ASN or BSN from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program

Licensure

• Active RN license (Ohio or compact state)

Experience

• Minimum 2+ years of RN experience
• Strong experience in PCU, Telemetry, or Cardiac care
• Experience managing cardiac drips required

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification

Skills & Competencies

• Strong telemetry and cardiac monitoring skills
• Ability to manage high-acuity patients
• Proficiency in EPIC EHR system (within last 12 months required)
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making ability

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to float between units
• Maximum 7 days RTO allowed at submission
• No block scheduling requests accepted
• Solid black scrubs required
• EPIC experience within the last year is mandatory

Compliance & Health Requirements

• Background check and drug screening
• Immunizations: COVID-19, MMR, Hepatitis B, Influenza, Varicella, Tdap
• TB screening (PPD or IGRA)
• Fit test and health clearance documentation
• Completion of facility-specific competency exams and checklists