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Registered Nurse

Akron, OH

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) RN – Night Shift

Position Overview

The facility is seeking an experienced RN for a night shift position in the Progressive Care Unit. This is a 13-week contract role working 3 twelve-hour shifts per week (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM), with every other holiday off.

Clinical Role

You'll provide direct patient care in a stepdown/progressive care setting, managing patients transitioning from higher acuity levels. Your responsibilities include assessment, medication administration, patient monitoring, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team.

Requirements

  • Minimum 12 months of permanent, full-time experience in PCU or stepdown nursing
  • Current, active BLS and ACLS certifications (in hand at time of submission)
  • Permanent Ohio nursing license or compact state license (in hand at submission)
  • Must successfully complete ECG rhythm recognition and safeMedicate assessments during orientation
  • Willingness to complete facility-required orientation modules (approximately 6–15 hours, pre-start and annually)

Important Compliance Notes

  • Background check and fingerprinting (BCI/FBI) must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing
  • No open legal cases or license hits accepted
  • Drug screening required; nurses are exempt from nicotine-free requirements
  • If extending beyond 12 months of continuous employment, annual competency verification is required
  • After 18 months of continuous service, a 6-month break is required before returning

Start Date: December 4, 2026