RN PCU/Telemetry
Akron, Ohio
Summa Akron City Hospital

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 a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) with Telemetry monitoring.
• Must have recent experience with Epic electronic health record system (within the last year).
• Float required.
• No block schedules allowed.
• Solid black scrubs required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio.
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, with at least some experience within the last year.
• Med/Surg nursing experience.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.

Onboarding & Compliance Requirements

• Valid government-issued photo ID required for submission.
• Fit test for N95 respirators (3M 1870+, Medline Cone Small, 3M 1860 Reg & Small) within one year of start, updated annually.
• Pre-employment physical within one year, including assessment of ability to perform essential job functions safely.
• Unit-specific competency exam, skills checklist, EKG and Telemetry exams with passing scores within one year of start, updated annually.
• Core competencies including HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics within 90 days of start, updated annually.
• 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 education verifications within 90 days of start.
• Social Security card or number verification required.

Immunization & Health Requirements

• MMR: Titer or 2 vaccines; no declinations accepted.
• Hepatitis B: Titer or complete 3-series vaccine; signed declinations accepted.
• Varicella: Titer or 2 vaccines; no declinations accepted.
• 2-Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot): Negative results required; no declinations accepted.
• Annual TB questionnaire (facility-specific form) completed, signed, and dated.
• Influenza vaccine required October–April (medical/religious exemptions require approval and documentation).
• COVID-19 vaccine strongly recommended (medical/religious exemptions reviewed case-by-case).
• Tdap within 10 years recommended.
• If positive PPD, chest X-ray within 1 year of start required.

Additional Notes

• Return to Office (RTO) documentation required at submission; maximum 7 days allowed.
• No RTO allowed during first two weeks of assignment.
• Prior travel experience is not specified as required.

This position is ideal for experienced Med/Surg RNs with PCU/Telemetry skills seeking a 13-week long-term assignment on a night shift.