Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
Akron, Ohio
Akron General Medical Center

Registered Nurse – Med/Surg Telemetry (Night Shift)

Location: Akron, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Unit: Medical/Surgical Telemetry
• Required Experience: Minimum 18 months recent permanent Med/Surg Telemetry experience prior to travel
• License: Must have a permanent Ohio RN license or a compact state license in hand
• Certifications:

  • AHA BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • AHA ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Minimum 1.5 years of Med Surg / Telemetry experience, with experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Competencies & Testing

• Baseline competency exams in medication administration and ECG interpretation required at orientation (90% passing for medication, 80% for ECG)
• Core competency training required annually
• Completion of facility-specific online onboarding and training modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome)

Additional Notes

• Candidates can start with fingerprinting results pending if fingerprinting is completed prior to start
• Physical exam and eye exam do not need to be updated annually if currently on assignment without a break
• Immunization declinations are not accepted; medical and religious exemptions must be approved through agency and facility process
• Modules and onboarding must be completed before clearance to start; delays in module completion may delay start date
• Candidates with a break in employment longer than 6 months may need to repeat onboarding modules and competency exams

This position is ideal for experienced Med/Surg Telemetry RNs licensed in Ohio or compact states, seeking a night shift travel assignment with a reputable healthcare facility.