Registered Nurse Med/Surg Telemetry
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, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Specialty: Med/Surg Telemetry
• Minimum 18 months recent permanent Med/Surg Telemetry experience required prior to travel assignment

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• 1.5 years of Med/Surg Telemetry experience, including 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)

Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS and BLS certifications must be current; renew if expiring within 30 days of start
• Baseline competency exams (medication administration and ECG interpretation) required during orientation for bedside RNs (except OR RNs)
• Core competency training required annually
• Completion of facility-specific online onboarding modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome; cannot be completed on a phone)
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam required by agency systems (not by facility)

Additional Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID) must be carried on assignment
• Employment application must include at least 3 years prior work history, including 2 years clinical practice in acute care and similar area
• Resume/CV required with 10 years work history if applicable (for certain roles)
• Completion of facility-specific safety and orientation acknowledgements
• Compliance with all facility health and safety policies, including latex allergy notification if applicable

Notes

• Candidates can start with fingerprinting results pending if fingerprinting is completed prior to start
• Candidates with breaks in employment longer than 30 days may need to update physical exam and eye exam
• Flu vaccine exemptions require agency approval and facility review
• Modules and onboarding must be completed before clearance to start; delays in module completion may delay start date

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.