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

Job Title: PCU/Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN)
 

Location: Barberton, Ohio
Facility: Summa Health – Barberton Campus
Department: 4 South (4S)
Job Type: Travel Contract – 13 Weeks
Contract Dates: November 15, 2026 – February 13, 2027
Shift: Night Shift | 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Schedule: 12-hour shifts
Experience Required: Minimum 2+ years of recent PCU/Telemetry experience
Interview: Required
Openings: 1
 

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced PCU/Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week contract assignment at Summa Health's Barberton Campus. The nurse will provide high-quality care to adult medical patients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring, progressive care, and specialized medical interventions.

The ideal candidate will have a strong telemetry background, experience managing patients with varying levels of acuity, and the ability to recognize and respond promptly to changes in patient conditions.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in a 24-bed mixed-acuity PCU/Telemetry unit.
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and interpret telemetry readings to identify abnormalities.
• Assess, monitor, and document patients' conditions, symptoms, and responses to treatment.
• Administer medications and manage cardiovascular medication drips according to physician orders and facility protocols.
• Care for progressive care patients and individuals with complex medical and cardiovascular conditions.
• Perform neurological assessments, including NIH Stroke Scale assessments, as indicated.
• Recognize changes in patient status and promptly communicate concerns to physicians and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
• Maintain accurate nursing documentation and ensure compliance with facility policies and patient safety standards.
• Provide care to patients requiring isolation precautions, including COVID-19 and other infectious conditions.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to promote positive patient outcomes and continuity of care.
• Float to other appropriate units as required by facility needs.

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Ohio or an applicable multistate nursing license.
• Minimum of 2+ years of recent PCU/Telemetry nursing experience.
• Nursing degree from an accredited program recognized by ACEN or CCNE.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Recent hands-on experience with Epic electronic medical records within the last 12 months.
• Phlebotomy experience within the last 12 months.
• Strong cardiac monitoring, telemetry interpretation, and patient assessment skills.
• Experience caring for medical, cardiovascular, and progressive care patients.
• Ability to manage multiple patients in a fast-paced acute care setting.

Unit Details

• Unit Type: 24-bed mixed-acuity PCU/Telemetry unit.
• Patient Population: Primarily adult medical patients requiring telemetry monitoring, with progressive care and neurological patients as needed.
• Clinical Focus: Cardiac monitoring, cardiovascular medication drips, neurological assessments, and management of complex medical conditions.
• Patient-to-Nurse Ratio: Approximately 1:5–6.
• Floating: Required based on facility needs.
• Isolation Care: COVID-19 and other isolation patients may be included.

Important Assignment Requirements

• Contract Duration: 13 weeks only; shorter assignments are not accepted.
• Requested Time Off (RTO): Must be submitted with the candidate's application.
• RTO Limit: Maximum of 7 days for the entire assignment.
• First Two Weeks: No requested time off permitted during the first two weeks of the assignment.
• Scheduling: Block-scheduling requests are not accepted.
• Interview: Mandatory. Candidates must provide their specific interview availability dates and times at submission.
• Documentation: Epic and recent phlebotomy experience must be explicitly listed on the resume.
• Credentialing: Candidates must successfully complete all required facility background checks, health screenings, license verifications, and competency assessments.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a clinically strong PCU/Telemetry RN with recent acute care experience, excellent cardiac monitoring skills, and the ability to manage patients with diverse medical needs. Candidates must be comfortable with a 12-hour night shift, floating when required, and working in a dynamic hospital environment.
 

Interested qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.