Med Surg RN
Akron, OH
Encode INC
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical/Surgical Oncology: Order SUM-3002

Facility: Akron Campus
Address: 141 N. Forge St., Akron, OH 44304
Position: Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical/Surgical
Unit: 7 East – Med/Surg Oncology
Contract Dates: December 6, 2026 – March 6, 2027
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Night Shift | 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM

Position Overview:

Akron Campus is seeking an experienced Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse to join its 7 East unit, a 14-bed Medical/Surgical Oncology department.

The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of recent Medical/Surgical nursing experience, strong clinical skills, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. Candidates must be proficient in Epic EMR, IV starts, and phlebotomy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct nursing care to Medical/Surgical and oncology patients.
• Assess, monitor, and document patients' conditions and responses to treatment.
• Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders.
• Perform IV starts and phlebotomy.
• Monitor patients for complications and changes in clinical condition.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation using Epic EMR.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Promote patient safety and deliver high-quality care.
• Float to other units as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of recent Medical/Surgical nursing experience.
• Active RN license.
• Nursing degree from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited program.
• Current BLS certification.
• Epic EMR experience within the last 12 months.
• Strong proficiency in IV starts and phlebotomy.
• Ability and willingness to float as needed.
• Strong communication, clinical judgment, and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualification:

• Chemotherapy certification (preferred but not required).

Unit Details:

• Unit: 7 East – Medical/Surgical Oncology.
• Bed Capacity: 14 beds.
• Patient Ratio: Typically 1:5, with rare occurrences of up to 1:7.
• Patient Population: Medical/Surgical Oncology.
• EMR: Epic.
• Floating: Required.

Important Submission Requirements

• BLS certification is mandatory at submission.
• Epic experience within the last year must be clearly listed on the resume, including the facility where it was last used.
• Candidates without documented recent Epic experience will not be eligible for submission.
• RTO must be provided at the time of submission.
• Maximum 7 days of RTO allowed.
• No RTO permitted during the first two weeks of the assignment.
• Candidates requesting more than 7 days of RTO will automatically be rejected.
• Block scheduling requests will not be accepted.
• Interviews are mandatory.
• Specific interview availability (dates and times) must be listed in EII.

Important: The facility is looking for a strong, clinically competent Medical/Surgical RN who is flexible, team-oriented, and willing to float when needed.