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

🚨 Now Hiring: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN)
 

📍 Location: Akron, Ohio
🏥 Department: 5 North (5N) – Acute Adult Unit (AAU)
💼 Job Type: Travel Contract
📅 Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
🗓️ Contract Dates: November 15, 2026 – February 13, 2027
⏰ Shift: Day Shift | 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
📌 Open Positions: 2
⚡ Start: ASAP
🎯 Experience Required: Minimum 2 years of recent Medical-Surgical/Telemetry nursing experience
 

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) to provide comprehensive nursing care in a 30-bed, acuity-adaptable Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit.
 

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in medical-surgical nursing, cardiac telemetry monitoring, and electronic health record documentation. Candidates must be comfortable floating to other units and adapting to patients with varying levels of acuity.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to medical-surgical and telemetry patients.
• Assess, monitor, and document patients' conditions and responses to treatment.
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and identify changes requiring clinical intervention.
• Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and facility protocols.
• Perform phlebotomy and other nursing procedures as required.
• Maintain accurate patient records using the Epic electronic health record system.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Prioritize patient safety, infection prevention, and quality of care.
• Float to other units based on facility needs.
• Participate in charge nurse responsibilities when assigned, including patient assignments, admissions, Pyxis checks, crash cart checks, and coordinating breaks and meals.
• Communicate patient care needs to supervisors and incoming staff.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent Medical-Surgical/Telemetry RN experience.
• Active Ohio or multistate RN license.
• Nursing degree from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited program.
• Epic experience within the last 12 months.
• Phlebotomy experience within the last 12 months.
• Strong clinical assessment, patient monitoring, and documentation skills.
• Willingness to float to other units as required.
• Willingness to receive charge nurse training if prior charge experience is unavailable.

Required Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Unit Details

• Unit: 5 North (5N) – Acute Adult Unit (AAU)
• Location: Akron, Ohio
• Bed Capacity: 30 beds
• Unit Type: Acuity-adaptable Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
• Patient-to-Nurse Ratio: Approximately 1:5–6, depending on patient acuity
• Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• Floating: Required
• Scrubs: Solid black scrubs required

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous charge nurse experience is highly preferred but not mandatory.
• Candidates without charge nurse experience must be willing to undergo training.

Important Submission Requirements

• Requested time off (RTO) must be disclosed at the time of submission.
• Maximum RTO allowed: 7 days for the entire assignment.
• No RTO is permitted during the first two weeks of the assignment.
• Block scheduling may be accommodated on a case-by-case basis. Candidates interested in block scheduling must have this preference documented during submission.
• Epic and phlebotomy experience within the last 12 months must be clearly listed on the resume.
• Interviews are required. Specific available interview dates and times must be provided during submission.
• Candidates must complete the required competency assessments, skills checklist, EKG/Telemetry exam, pharmacology exam, and other onboarding requirements.

Additional Information

This is a 13-week contract opportunity for an experienced Medical-Surgical/Telemetry RN seeking to work in a dynamic acute-care environment. Candidates should demonstrate strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and a commitment to delivering safe, high-quality patient care.
 

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply!