Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Akron, OH
Encode INC
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

NOW HIRING: PCU / Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN)
 

Location: Akron, Ohio
Facility: Summa Health – Akron Campus
Department: 5 West (5W) – Cardiac Progressive Care / Telemetry Unit
Job Type: Long-Term Contract
Contract Duration: December 6, 2026 – March 6, 2027 (13 Weeks)
Shift: Day Shift | 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Schedule: 3 Shifts per Week | 12-Hour Shifts
Open Positions: 2
Experience Required: Minimum 2 Years
Pay Rate: Negotiable Based on Experience
 

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) to join the 32-bed Cardiac Progressive Care / Telemetry Unit at a leading healthcare facility in Akron, Ohio.

The selected candidate will provide specialized nursing care to patients with cardiac conditions, particularly congestive heart failure (CHF). The ideal candidate must have strong experience in progressive care, cardiac monitoring, telemetry, and managing patients requiring advanced nursing interventions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in a 32-bed Cardiac Progressive Care / Telemetry Unit.
• Monitor patients' cardiac rhythms, vital signs, and overall clinical conditions.
• Assess, evaluate, and document changes in patients' health status.
• Interpret EKG results and recognize cardiac rhythm changes.
• Administer and manage heparin drips in accordance with physician orders and facility protocols.
• Safely administer blood products and monitor patients for transfusion reactions.
• Start, maintain, and monitor intravenous (IV) lines.
• Perform blood draws and collect specimens as required.
• Administer medications and treatments accurately and safely.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Respond promptly to changes in patient conditions and provide appropriate nursing interventions.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation using the Epic Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Follow established infection control, patient safety, and nursing care standards.
• Float to other units as required by facility needs.

Required Qualifications

• Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Nursing degree from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited program.
• Minimum 2+ years of recent PCU / Telemetry nursing experience.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Recent Epic EHR experience within the last 12 months.
• Strong clinical experience in cardiac progressive care and telemetry nursing.

Important: Candidates without Epic experience within the last 12 months documented on their resume will not be considered.

Required Clinical Skills

Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in:

• Cardiac monitoring and telemetry interpretation.
• EKG interpretation and recognition of cardiac rhythm changes.
• Heparin drip administration and management.
• Blood product administration and transfusion monitoring.
• Blood draws and specimen collection.
• Starting and maintaining IV lines.
• Managing patients with congestive heart failure (CHF).
• Identifying and responding to changes in patients' clinical conditions.
• Providing safe and effective care in a progressive care setting.

Unit Information

• Unit: 5 West (5W)
• Specialty: Cardiac Progressive Care / Telemetry
• Unit Capacity: 32 Beds
• Patient Population: Primarily cardiac patients, specializing in CHF.
• Day Shift Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:4
• Night Shift Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5

Important Submission Requirements

• Current BLS and ACLS certifications are mandatory.
• Floating to other units is required.
• Epic experience within the last 12 months must be clearly listed on the resume.
• Requested Time Off (RTO) must be submitted with the candidate profile.
• Maximum RTO allowed: 7 days.
• No RTO will be permitted during the first two weeks of the assignment.
• Requests for block scheduling will not be accepted.
• Candidates must wear solid black scrubs.
• An interview is mandatory as part of the selection process.
• Candidates must provide their available interview dates and times at the time of submission.

Credentialing & Compliance Requirements

Selected candidates must successfully complete the facility's credentialing and onboarding process, including:

• Active RN License Verification through Nursys.
• BLS and ACLS Certifications.
• Summa Competency Exam.
• Summa Skills Checklist.
• EKG and Telemetry Examination.
• Pharmacology Examination.
• Summa Core Competencies.
• Drug Screening.
• Criminal Background Check.
• OIG and EPLS Exclusion Screening.
• Education Verification.
• Required immunization and health documentation.
• Two-Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/T-Spot).
• Fit Test and Annual TB Questionnaire.
• Required facility submission packet and work order confirmation.

Interested and qualified Registered Nurses with strong PCU / Telemetry experience are encouraged to apply!