Telemetry RN
Akron, OH
Encode INC
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – Neuro Telemetry

Akron Campus
Location: 141 N. Forge St., Akron, OH 44304
Contract: October 18, 2026 – January 16, 2027
Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Schedule: 12-hour shifts
Interview: Required

Position Overview:

Akron Campus is seeking an experienced Tele/Neuro-Tele Registered Nurse to provide high-quality care on a 28-bed Neuro-Telemetry unit. The ideal candidate will have strong telemetry and neuro nursing experience and be comfortable caring for post-trauma and high-acuity patients in a fast-paced environment.

Unit Details:

• 28-bed Neuro-Telemetry Unit
• Patient ratios: 1:4–5
• Neuro and telemetry patient population
• Post-trauma patients
• Fast-paced clinical environment
• Float required

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct nursing care to neuro-telemetry patients.
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and recognize changes in patient condition.
• Perform comprehensive assessments and accurately document patient status.
• Care for patients with neurological conditions and post-trauma needs.
• Demonstrate proficiency with stroke assessments/scales.
• Start and maintain peripheral IVs.
• Perform phlebotomy and blood specimen collection.
• Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and hospital protocols.
• Monitor patients for changes and promptly escalate significant findings.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Maintain accurate documentation in EPIC EMR.
• Float to other units as required.
• Provide safe, efficient, and compassionate patient care in a high-volume environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of recent Telemetry RN experience.
• Recent Neuro-Telemetry experience preferred.
• Experience caring for neuro and post-trauma patients.
• Proficiency with stroke scales/neurological assessments.
• Phlebotomy experience required.
• Experience starting and maintaining IVs.
• EPIC experience within the last 12 months is mandatory.
• Must have an accredited nursing degree through ACEN or CCNE.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Float required.

Required Certifications:

• BLS
• ACLS
• NIHSS

Submission Requirements:

• Resume must clearly list EPIC experience within the last 12 months.
• Resume must clearly list phlebotomy experience.
• RTO must be provided at submission.
• Maximum 7 days of RTO.
• No RTO permitted during the first two weeks of the assignment.
• No block schedule requests.
• Candidate must provide interview availability at the time of submission.
• Interview is required.

Dress Code:

• Solid black scrubs required.