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Job Opportunity: PCU/Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN)

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

Job Description

Provide nursing care on a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Telemetry floor.
Must have ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certification.
Recent experience required: Minimum 2+ years of recent PCU/Telemetry nursing experience.
Experience with Epic electronic health record system and phlebotomy within the last 12 months is required and must be listed on the resume.
No time off (RTO) allowed during the first two weeks of the assignment. Maximum of 7 days RTO allowed during the entire assignment. No block-scheduling requests accepted.
Accredited nursing degree required (ACEN or CCNE accredited).

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Ohio
Minimum 2 years of telemetry nursing experience, including telemetry experience within the last year
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nursing experience
BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Health and Compliance Requirements

Fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (2 doses if applicable), with medical or religious exemptions considered case-by-case.
MMR immunity: Titer or 2 adult MMR vaccines required; negative titer requires boosters.
Hepatitis B immunity: Titer or complete 3-series vaccine proof required; negative titer requires boosters.
Influenza vaccine required during October-April season (medical/religious exemptions require approval).
Tuberculosis screening: 2-step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) with specific timing requirements; no declinations accepted.
Varicella immunity: Titer or 2 adult vaccines required; negative titer requires boosters.
Tdap vaccine within 10 years recommended.
Annual TB questionnaire completion required.
Drug screen: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start, updated annually.
Background checks: Comprehensive criminal background check, OIG search, EPLS search within 90 days of start.
Education verification and social security card required.
Fit test for N95 respirators within one year, updated annually.
Pre-employment physical within one year confirming ability to perform essential job functions.
Valid government-issued photo ID required.

Competency and Testing Requirements

Unit-specific competency exam with passing score required, updated annually.
Unit-specific skills checklist completed annually.
EKG and Telemetry exams with passing score of 80% or higher, within one year.
Core competencies including HIPAA, Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals, OSHA topics within 90 days of start, updated annually.
RN submission packet checklist must be completed and included with application.

Additional Notes

No prior travel experience is explicitly required for this position.
Time off restrictions and scheduling policies are strict and must be adhered to.

This position is ideal for experienced PCU/Telemetry RNs seeking a structured long-term assignment with a focus on acute progressive care nursing in a telemetry setting.