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

📢 NOW HIRING: Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical/Surgical Oncology
 

We are seeking experienced Medical/Surgical Registered Nurses (RN) for a long-term contract opportunity at a well-established healthcare facility in Akron, Ohio. This is an excellent opportunity for nurses with strong Med/Surg experience, oncology exposure, and proficiency in Epic EMR.
 

📍 Position Details

• Position: Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical/Surgical
• Specialty: Medical/Surgical Oncology
• Location: Akron, Ohio
• Department: 7 East (7E) – 14-Bed Unit
• Job Type: Long-Term Contract
• Contract Dates: December 6, 2026 – March 6, 2027
• Shift: Night Shift | 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Schedule: 3 × 12-hour shifts
• Open Positions: 2
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg experience

🏥 Unit Overview

7 East is a 14-bed Medical/Surgical Oncology unit providing care to patients requiring medical, surgical, and oncology-related nursing services.

Patient-to-Nurse Ratios:

• Typical ratio: 1:5
• Occasionally up to 1:7, depending on patient acuity and census.

The facility is looking for strong, dependable nurses who demonstrate excellent clinical skills, adaptability, and a team-oriented approach to patient care.

📋 Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to Medical/Surgical and oncology patients.
• Assess, monitor, and document patients' conditions and responses to treatment.
• Administer medications and manage IV therapies.
• Perform IV starts and phlebotomy.
• Monitor patient progress and promptly identify changes in clinical conditions.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation using Epic EMR.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Follow established patient safety, infection control, and clinical care protocols.
• Float to other units as required.

✅ Required Qualifications

• Active and valid RN license.
• Minimum 2 years of recent Medical/Surgical nursing experience.
• Nursing degree from an accredited program recognized by ACEN or CCNE.
• Recent Epic EMR experience within the last 12 months.
• Proficiency in IV starts and phlebotomy.
• Strong clinical assessment and patient care skills.
• Willingness to float to other units as needed.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

📜 Required Certification

• BLS – Basic Life Support (Required)

Preferred Qualification:

• Chemo certification is preferred but not required.

⚠️ Important Submission Requirements

• BLS certification is required.
• Epic experience within the last 12 months is mandatory and must be clearly documented on the resume before submission.
• Candidates must mention where and when they last used Epic.
• RTO (Requested Time Off) must be provided at the time of submission.
• Maximum of 7 days of RTO is permitted.
• No RTO will be accepted during the first two weeks of the assignment.
• Candidates requesting more than 7 days of RTO will be automatically rejected.
• Block scheduling requests will not be accepted.
• Candidates must be willing to float as required.

🎤 Interview Process

• Interview is mandatory.
• Candidates must provide their available interview dates and times at the time of submission.
• Interview availability must be entered in EII for consideration.

📑 Additional Compliance Requirements

Selected candidates will be required to complete:

• Summa Competency Exam
• Summa Skills Checklist
• Summa Pharmacology Exam
• Summa Medical-Surgical Exam
• Summa Specialty Exam
• Summa Core Competencies
• RN License Verification through Nursys
• Background Check and Education Verification
• Drug Screening
• Required Immunization and Health Documentation, including TB screening

🌟 Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a clinically strong Medical/Surgical RN with recent experience, excellent Epic documentation skills, proficiency in IV starts and phlebotomy, and the flexibility to support a dynamic oncology unit.
 

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply!