Local Contract Nurse RN - Med Surg
Akron, OH
Encode INC
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical/Surgical (Med-Surg)
 

Location: Summa Health System – Akron Campus, 6 West (6W), Akron, Ohio
Position Type: Long-Term Contract Assignment
Contract Duration: November 1, 2026 – January 30, 2027
Shift: Night Shift, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Open Positions: 1
Interview: Required
 

Job Summary

Summa Health System is seeking an experienced Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) to join its 6 West (6W) unit at the Akron Campus. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality nursing care to medical-surgical patients, monitor patient conditions, administer treatments, and collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure positive patient outcomes.
 

Candidates must have recent Medical/Surgical nursing experience, current BLS certification, and recent Epic and phlebotomy experience documented on their resumes.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients.
• Assess patient conditions, monitor vital signs, and identify changes in clinical status.
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and facility protocols.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes using the Epic electronic health record system.
• Perform phlebotomy and other clinical procedures as required.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Float to other units as required by facility needs.
• Maintain patient safety, infection control, and quality-of-care standards.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans and discharge instructions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Ohio or an eligible multistate license.
• Nursing degree from an accredited program recognized by ACEN or CCNE.
• Minimum 2 years of recent Medical/Surgical nursing experience.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Epic experience within the last 12 months, clearly documented on the resume.
• Phlebotomy experience within the last 12 months, clearly documented on the resume.
• Willingness to float to other units as required.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and patient-care skills.

Schedule & Assignment Details

• Shift: Night shift, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM.
• Assignment: November 1, 2026 – January 30, 2027.
• Work Location: Akron Campus, 6 West (6W), Akron, Ohio.
• Scheduling: Block scheduling is not accepted.
• Floating: Required.

Time-Off & Submission Requirements

• Requested time off (RTO) must be submitted with the candidate's profile.
• Maximum RTO allowed: 7 days for the assignment.
• RTO is not permitted during the first two weeks of the assignment.
• Candidates requesting more than 7 days of RTO will be automatically rejected.
• Candidates must be available for an interview.

Required Credentials & Compliance

Candidates must be prepared to complete the facility's onboarding requirements, including:

• BLS certification verification.
• Ohio RN license verification through Nursys.
• Summa Competency Exam and Skills Checklist.
• Summa Pharmacology Exam.
• Summa Medical-Surgical Exam and Specialty Exam.
• Summa Core Competencies.
• Drug screening and background checks.
• Required health assessments and immunization documentation.
• Nursing education verification.
• RN submission packet and work order confirmation.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit an updated resume highlighting:

• Recent Medical/Surgical nursing experience.
• Epic experience within the last 12 months.
• Phlebotomy experience within the last 12 months.
• Current RN license and BLS certification.
• Requested time off and interview availability.

Important: Candidates who do not meet the minimum experience, education, certification, or recent Epic and phlebotomy requirements will not be considered.