RN PCU/Telemetry
Barberton, Ohio
Summa Barberton Hospital

Job Opportunity: RN PCU/Telemetry

Location: Barberton, Ohio
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide nursing care in Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Telemetry setting.
• Must be willing to float to other units as needed.
• Solid black scrubs are required.
• No block scheduling requests accepted.
• Return to Office (RTO) documentation required at submission; maximum 7 days allowed.

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Ohio.
• Accredited nursing degree from ACEN or CCNE accredited program.
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience.
• Certifications required at submission:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) – AHA only (AHA RQI acceptable)
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – AHA only (AHA RQI acceptable)
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification (through Apex, Health Stream, or AHA)
• Must complete unit-specific competency exams and skills checklists annually.
• Must complete Telemetry and EKG exams with a passing score of 80% or higher.
• Must complete core competencies including HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, and OSHA topics annually.

Health and Compliance Requirements (Must be current or completed prior to start)

• Fit test for N95 respirators (3M 1870+ N95, Medline Cone Small, 3M 1860 Reg & Small only) within one year.
• Pre-employment physical with assessment of ability to perform essential job functions.
• Immunizations and titers:

  • MMR (titer or 2 adult vaccines; no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B (titer or complete vaccine series; signed declinations accepted)
  • Influenza vaccine (required October-April; medical/religious exemptions require approval)
  • Varicella (titer or 2 adult vaccines; no declinations accepted)
  • Tdap within 10 years (optional)
• Tuberculosis screening:

  • 2-step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) with negative results; no declinations accepted.
  • Annual TB questionnaire.
  • If positive PPD, negative chest X-ray within 1 year required.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start, updated annually.
• Criminal background check compliant with FCRA standards, including multiple searches, within 90 days of start.
• OIG, EPLS, and education verifications within 90 days of start.
• Valid government-issued photo ID and Social Security card or number required.

Additional Information

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Return to Office (RTO) days limited to 7 days maximum.
• Candidates must submit a complete RN submission packet including required checklists and signatures.
• Travelers continuously on assignment with no breaks are not required to update physicals annually.
• Competency exams and skills checklists must be updated annually.

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with PCU/Telemetry skills seeking a long-term assignment in Ohio.