Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Akron, OH
Encode INC
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (RN) – PCU / Cardiac Telemetry

Location: Akron Campus, Akron, OH
Unit: 1 Central (1C) – Vascular & Cardiac Telemetry/PCU
Contract Duration: July 19, 2026 – October 17, 2026
Shift: Nights | 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Openings: 2
Interview Required
 

Position Overview

Summa Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for a specialized Vascular and Cardiac Telemetry Unit that functions similarly to a Progressive Care Unit (PCU). This fast-paced unit cares for patients requiring advanced cardiac monitoring, post-cardiac catheterization care, and vascular surgical recovery.

The ideal candidate will possess strong PCU/Telemetry experience with a background in cardiac and vascular patient populations and be comfortable floating to other appropriate units as needed.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to vascular and cardiac telemetry patients.
• Monitor and manage patients requiring continuous cardiac telemetry.
• Deliver pre- and post-procedure care for cardiac catheterization patients.
• Care for post-operative vascular surgery patients.
• Assess, monitor, and respond to changes in patient condition.
• Administer medications and manage cardiac drips as appropriate.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate documentation utilizing Epic EMR.
• Float to other units based on patient care needs and staffing requirements.

Unit Details

• Specialized Vascular & Cardiac Telemetry Unit (PCU-level acuity)
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: Typically 1:4; may increase to 1:5 based on census
• Sheath pulling experience highly preferred but not required
• Fast-paced, high-acuity patient care environment

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Minimum 2 years of recent PCU/Telemetry nursing experience
• Recent experience with:
  • Pre- and post-cardiac catheterization care
  • Vascular surgery patient management
• Current BLS Certification
• Current ACLS Certification
• Current NIH Stroke Scale Certification
• Experience with Epic EMR within the past 12 months (must be clearly listed on resume)
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ACEN or CCNE accredited)
• Willingness to float as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Sheath pulling experience
• Strong cardiac monitoring and telemetry interpretation skills
• Experience caring for high-acuity cardiac and vascular patients

Submission Requirements

• Interview required prior to offer
• Please provide specific dates and times the candidate is available for interview within the submission packet
• RTO must be submitted at the time of submission
• Maximum of 7 days RTO accepted
• No RTO permitted during the first two weeks of the assignment
• Block scheduling requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and must be disclosed at submission