Telemetry Registered Nurse
Akron, Ohio
Summa Akron City Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Telemetry

Location: Akron, Ohio
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (approximately 13 weeks)
Specialty: RN Telemetry I

Job Description

• Float pool assignment required.
• Must have recent experience with EPIC electronic health record system (within last 12 months).
• Resume must include EPIC usage; candidates without this will not be considered.
• Return to Office (RTO) documentation required at submission; maximum 7 days allowed. No RTO allowed during the first two weeks of the assignment.
• Minimum of 2+ years recent RN experience required.
• Block schedules may be considered on a case-by-case basis; indicate if needed.
• Solid black scrubs required.
• Accredited nursing degree required (ACEN or CCNE accredited).
• Certifications required: ACLS, BLS, NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS).

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience in Med Surg / Telemetry, including experience within the last year
• 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 or Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system
• Experience in Charge nurse roles

Health & Immunization Requirements

• COVID-19 vaccination required (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 complete vaccine series required; signed declinations accepted.
• Influenza vaccine required October-April; medical or religious exemptions require agency approval.
• Tuberculosis screening: 2-step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) required; no declinations accepted.
• Varicella: Titer or 2 adult vaccines required; no declinations accepted.
• Tdap within 10 years recommended (optional).
• Annual TB questionnaire required.
• Fit test for N95 respirators required annually.
• Pre-employment physical within one year confirming ability to perform essential job functions.

Background & Screening

• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start, updated annually.
• Comprehensive criminal background check (7-year search, SSN trace, nationwide).
• OIG and EPLS federal exclusion checks within 90 days of start.
• Education verification through third-party.
• Valid government-issued photo ID required.

Additional Notes

• RN submission packet checklist required at submission.
• Candidates must comply with all documentation and credentialing requirements prior to start.

This position is ideal for experienced telemetry RNs who are proficient with EPIC and meet the outlined certification and immunization requirements.