Medical/Surgical RN
Akron, OH
Encode INC
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – Telemetry / Neuro-Tele

Facility: Akron Campus
Address: 141 N. Forge St., Akron, OH 44304
Order Number: SUM-2975
Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Schedule: 12.5-hour shifts
Unit: 28-bed Neuro-Telemetry
Patient Ratio: 1:4–5
Interview: Required

Position Overview

The Telemetry RN will provide comprehensive nursing care to patients on a 28-bed Neuro-Telemetry unit, including patients with neurological conditions, stroke, and post-trauma needs. The ideal candidate must be clinically strong, comfortable in a fast-paced environment, and proficient in neurological assessments and cardiac monitoring.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to telemetry, neurological, stroke, and post-trauma patients.
• Perform comprehensive assessments and monitor cardiac rhythms, vital signs, and changes in patient condition.
• Perform neurological assessments and utilize appropriate stroke assessment scales.
• Recognize and promptly report changes in neurological or cardiac status.
• Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and facility protocols.
• Perform phlebotomy and initiate and maintain IV access.
• Monitor patient responses to treatment and document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in Epic.
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate patient care.
• Prioritize care and manage multiple patients safely in a fast-paced clinical setting.
• Float to other units as required, within scope of practice and competency.
• Follow infection-control standards, patient-safety procedures, and hospital policies.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of RN telemetry experience.
• Current Ohio RN license or Compact RN license.
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIH credentials.
• Epic experience within the last 12 months, clearly documented on the resume.
• Required phlebotomy experience, clearly listed on the resume.
• Experience initiating and maintaining IVs.
• Experience caring for neurological, stroke, and post-trauma patients.
• Proficiency in stroke assessment scales.
• Nursing degree from a program accredited by ACEN or CCNE.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, prioritization, and multitasking skills.
• Willingness to float as required.

Submission Requirements

• Interview is mandatory.
• Candidate's interview availability (specific dates and times) must be included in the submission comments.
• All requested time off (RTO) must be disclosed at submission.
• Maximum 7 days of RTO; requests exceeding 7 days will result in rejection.
• No RTO permitted during the first two weeks of the assignment.
• Block scheduling requests are not accepted.
• Solid black scrubs are required.

Important: Candidates who do not have recent Epic experience, documented phlebotomy experience, or the required neuro/stroke and post-trauma experience will not meet the stated submission requirements.