Telemetry Registered Nurse
Akron, Ohio
Summa Akron City Hospital

Job Opportunity: RN Telemetry I

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

Job Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) Telemetry I
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of specialty experience (default assumption for RN Telemetry I roles unless otherwise specified)
• Schedule: Must be able to work every other weekend and holidays
• Uniform: Black scrubs required
• Education: Accredited nursing degree through ACEN or CCNE
• Certifications:

  • BLS (AHA only, AHA RQI acceptable) - required at submission
  • ACLS (AHA only, AHA RQI acceptable) - required at submission
  • NIH Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS) - required prior to start
• Licensure:

  • Valid nursing license verified through Nursys within 30 days of start
  • Primary source license verification required within 30 days of start
• Competency & Testing:

  • Unit-specific competency exam (passing score required, updated annually)
  • Unit-specific skills checklist (updated annually)
  • EKG and Telemetry exams (passing score 80%+, updated annually)
  • Core competencies including HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics (updated annually)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• COVID-19 Vaccine: Fully vaccinated (2 doses if applicable); medical or religious exemptions considered case-by-case
• MMR: Titer or 2 adult vaccines required; no declinations accepted
• Hepatitis B: Titer or proof of complete 3-series vaccine; signed declinations accepted
• Influenza Vaccine: Required October-April; medical or religious exemptions require agency approval
• Tuberculosis Testing:

  • 2-step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) negative results required
  • Annual TB questionnaire (Summa form) required
  • If positive PPD, negative chest X-ray within 1 year required
• Varicella: Titer or 2 adult vaccines required; no declinations accepted
• Tdap: Within 10 years of start; optional but recommended
• Fit Test: Required for all patient-facing positions; must be current within 1 year
• Health Statement: Pre-employment physical within 1 year confirming ability to perform essential job functions

Background & Screening

• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start, updated annually
• Criminal background check (FCRA compliant, 7-year search) within 90 days of start
• OIG, EPLS, and other federal exclusion checks within 90 days of start
• Education verification through third-party
• Social Security Card or number required
• Valid government-issued photo ID required

Additional Notes

• Resume must include details of Epic EMR usage for each job in the past 12 months
• Return to Office (RTO) documentation required at submission; maximum 7 days allowed
• Block schedules considered on a case-by-case basis

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

This position is suitable for experienced telemetry RNs who meet the certification, licensure, and immunization requirements and are comfortable with the specified schedule and documentation protocols.