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

Registered Nurse – PCU/Telemetry

Location: Akron, Ohio
Assignment Type: Long-Term Contract
Assignment Dates: October 18, 2026 – January 16, 2027
Shift: Day and Night
Schedule: 12-hour shifts
Position: 1 Opening
Interview: Required
 

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Progressive Care Unit (PCU)/Telemetry Registered Nurse for a long-term assignment on a specialized 32-bed Cardiac Progressive Care/Telemetry unit. The unit primarily cares for patients with Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) and other cardiac conditions.

The ideal candidate will have strong PCU/Telemetry experience, excellent cardiac assessment skills, and the ability to provide safe, high-quality care in a fast-paced environment.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to PCU/Telemetry patients.
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, EKGs, and rhythm changes.
• Manage patients receiving heparin and other cardiac-related IV therapies.
• Administer blood products safely and monitor patients for adverse reactions.
• Perform blood draws and initiate, maintain, and troubleshoot IV access.
• Assess patient conditions and promptly communicate changes to the healthcare team.
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Float to other units as required and within scope of practice.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation.

Unit & Patient Care

• 32-bed Cardiac PCU/Telemetry unit
• Primary specialty: CHF/Cardiac Care
• Approximate staffing ratio:
  • Days: 1 RN : 4 patients
  • Nights: 1 RN : 5 patients
• Strong cardiac/telemetry assessment skills are essential.

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible to practice in Ohio.
• 2+ years of recent PCU/Telemetry nursing experience.
• Strong cardiac and telemetry nursing experience.
• Proficiency with:
  • EKG interpretation
  • Cardiac rhythm changes
  • Heparin drips
  • Blood product administration
  • IV initiation and maintenance
  • Blood draws
• BLS certification – Required
• ACLS certification – Required
• Willingness and ability to float – Required.
• Nursing degree from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited program – Required.
• Recent Epic experience within the last 12 months must be clearly listed on the resume.

Assignment Requirements

• RTO must be provided at the time of submission.
• Maximum 7 days of RTO permitted.
• No RTO will be accepted during the first two weeks of the assignment.
• Block scheduling requests will not be accepted.
• Solid black scrubs are required.
• Candidate must successfully complete the required interview and facility competency/testing process.
• Candidates should provide their availability for interview (dates/times) with submission.

Certifications & Compliance

• BLS
• ACLS
• Nursing license verification
• Nursys verification
• Education verification
• Background and compliance screening
• Required facility competency/skills assessments
• Required health and immunization documentation

Ideal Candidate: A confident PCU/Telemetry RN with at least 2 years of recent experience who is highly proficient in cardiac monitoring, EKG interpretation, IV therapy, heparin drips, blood administration, and managing medically complex cardiac patients.