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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 its Progressive Care Unit (PCU). This is a night shift position working 3 consecutive 12-hour shifts per week (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM), with every other holiday off.

Contract Details

  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Start Date: October 23, 2026
  • Schedule: Night shift, 3x12 hours per week

Requirements

  • Minimum 12 months of permanent, full-time experience in PCU or stepdown nursing
  • Current, active RN license: permanent Ohio license or compact state license required at time of submission
  • Current BLS and ACLS certifications
  • One professional reference required from a manager, ANM, supervisor, or director (from work within the past 12 months; peer references will not be accepted)

Clinical Scope

You'll provide direct patient care in a progressive care setting, managing patients transitioning from acute care. Responsibilities include cardiac monitoring, patient assessment, medication administration, and coordination with interdisciplinary team members.

Orientation & Assessments

During orientation, you will complete an ECG rhythm recognition test and safeMedicate assessment. Both assessments must be passed to continue employment (maximum 2 attempts).

Compliance Requirements

  • Background check and BCI/FBI fingerprints required within 48 hours of contract signing
  • Drug screen (10-panel + nicotine) required within 12 months of start date and updated annually
  • No open background cases or license hits acceptable
  • Annual hands-on competency module required for continuous contracts of 1+ year