PCU/Telemetry RN
Akron, Ohio
Barberton Campus

Registered Nurse – PCU/Telemetry

Location: Akron, Ohio
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM

Job Summary

• Provide nursing care on Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Telemetry with at least 2 years of recent experience in this specialty.
• Must have recent (within last 12 months) experience with Epic electronic health records and phlebotomy.
• No block scheduling or more than 7 days of requested time off (RTO) allowed during the first two weeks of assignment.
• Accredited nursing degree required (ACEN or CCNE).

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, including experience within the last year
• Telemetry 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)
• Phlebotomy experience within the last 12 months
• Experience with Epic electronic health records

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Fit Test for approved N95 masks (3M 1870+, Medline Cone Small, 3M 1860 Reg & Small) within one year of start, updated annually.
• Pre-employment physical within one year confirming ability to perform essential job functions.
• Immunizations and titers required prior to start:

  • MMR (titer or 2 vaccines; no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B (titer or complete vaccine series; signed declinations accepted)
  • Varicella (titer or 2 vaccines; no declinations accepted)
  • 2-Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) with negative results; no declinations accepted
• Annual TB questionnaire (facility-specific form) completed, signed, and dated.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start, updated annually.
• COVID-19 vaccination required (2 doses if applicable); medical or religious exemptions reviewed case-by-case.
• Influenza vaccine required October–April; exemptions require agency approval and documentation.
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years recommended (no declinations accepted).

Onboarding and Testing

• Unit-specific competency exams and skills checklists required annually, including:

  • Telemetry and EKG exams (passing score ≥80%)
  • Core competencies covering HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics within 90 days of start.
• Background checks and verifications required within 90 days of start:

  • FCRA-compliant 7-year criminal background check (no instant checks)
  • OIG exclusion search
  • EPLS (SAM.gov) search
  • Education verification
  • Social Security card or number confirmation

Additional Notes

• Must provide and carry valid government-issued photo ID.
• RN submission packet checklist must be completed and included with application.
• No prior travel experience explicitly required for this assignment.