Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN
Akron, Ohio
Summa Akron City Hospital

Job Opportunity: RN Medical / Surgical / Telemetry

Location: Akron, Ohio
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 9 weeks

Job Requirements

• Experience:

  • Minimum 2+ years recent medical/surgical experience required
  • Must have Epic electronic health record experience within the last year
• Certifications:

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

  • Valid nursing license verified through primary source within 30 days of start
  • Nursys verification within 30 days of start
• Uniform:

  • Solid black scrubs required
• Education:

  • Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing

Submission & Onboarding Requirements

Health & Immunizations (Required prior to or at onboarding)

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

  • 2-step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) negative results required
  • Annual TB questionnaire (Summa form) completed, signed, and dated
  • If positive PPD, chest x-ray within 1 year required
• Varicella: Titer or 2 adult vaccines; no declinations accepted
• Tdap: Within 10 years of start; optional but recommended
• Fit Test: Required for all patient-facing roles; must be current within 1 year

Drug Screening & Background Checks

• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start, updated annually
• Criminal background check (FCRA compliant 7-year search plus SSN trace, nationwide checks) within 90 days of start
• OIG, EPLS, and other federal exclusion checks within 90 days of start

Professional Documentation

• Education verification via third party
• Social Security card or number confirmation
• Valid government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Work order confirmation form completed by agency upon offer acceptance

Competency & Skills Testing (Required prior to or at onboarding)

• Unit-specific competency exam with passing score required annually
• Unit-specific skills checklist completed annually
• EKG and Telemetry exams with passing score of 80% or higher within 1 year
• Core competencies including HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics updated annually

Additional Requirements

• Float pool availability required (float required)
• Return to Office (RTO) documentation required at submission, max 7 days allowed
• No block schedule preferences accepted (candidates requesting block schedules will be rejected)

Important Notes

• Candidates must submit a complete RN submission packet checklist signed by both candidate and agency
• Pre-employment physical required within 1 year of start, confirming ability to perform essential job functions
• Continuous assignments with no breaks do not require annual updates of physical or some certifications
• All documentation must be current and compliant with facility and agency policies

This position is ideal for experienced Med/Surg RNs with recent Epic experience seeking a long-term assignment in a hospital setting with strict compliance and credentialing standards.