Med/Surg Telemetry RN
Akron, Ohio
Akron General Medical Center

Registered Nurse (Med/Surg Telemetry) - Akron, Ohio

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 18 months recent permanent Med/Surg Telemetry nursing experience prior to travel assignment.
• Must have a permanent Ohio nursing license or a compact state license in hand.
• Certifications required:

  • AHA BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• Use of Qualivis – Lotus system for submitting hours worked.

Background Checks & Compliance

• Background check required prior to start; must be updated annually and after breaks in service of 2+ months.
• Monthly checks for EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG.
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 48 hours of contract signing; results valid for 12 months and must be updated annually.
• Fingerprints must be completed under code 4723.09 (Nursing).
• Candidates can start with fingerprint results pending but must complete fingerprinting before starting.
• Education verification required for all candidates.
• Ohio BCI/FBI fingerprint attestation must be completed and valid within 12 months.

Certifications & Testing

• BLS and ACLS: AHA only (Instructor or Provider); RQI acceptable. Must be current and renewed if expiring within 30 days of start.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Preferred but not required for this role.
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication): Required for all bedside RNs (except OR). Testing completed onsite during orientation.
• Competency Exams: Unit-specific competency exam required within 12 months of start and updated annually.
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement: Required annually.
• State License Verification: Primary source verification within 30 days of start for new and extension contracts.
• NURSYS Verification: Required within 30 days of start.
• NIH Stroke Certification: Preferred but not required.
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam: Required as applicable.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam: Required within 1 year of start, including Snellen eye exam (for candidates signing after 4/11/2025). Must confirm ability to safely perform job functions.
• Fit Mask: N95 fit test required within 12 months of start and updated annually.
• Immunizations:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (annual updates required)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): 2 vaccines or positive titer; booster if titers negative/equivocal.
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, series, or declination documentation.
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; booster if titers negative/equivocal.
  • Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (10/31 - 03/31).
• Drug Testing: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start; updated annually. Instant drug screens not accepted.
• Eye Exam: Required within 1 year of start for new candidates signing after 4/11/2025.

Documentation & Onboarding

• Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried during assignment.
• Completion of onboarding modules (online training) prior to start is mandatory.
• Modules must be completed on a computer using Google Chrome; cannot be completed on a phone.
• Modules include SafeMedicate prep materials and other facility-specific training.
• Candidates must complete all modules before clearance to start.
• References: 2 professional references from employment within 1 year of start (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director). Co-worker references not accepted.
• Employment application must include at least 3 years prior work history with 2 years in acute care and similar area.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must comply with all facility-specific policies and procedures.
• Candidates with gaps in employment longer than 40 days may need to update physical exam, chest X-ray, and other health documents.
• Candidates must renew certifications and licenses if expiring within 30 days of start.
• Fingerprinting and background checks are critical and must be completed timely to avoid delays.
• Pass/fail testing and competency exams are required onsite during orientation.
• Flu vaccine exemptions require agency and facility approval.

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 system.