Med Surg Tele

Med/Surg Telemetry RN – Night Shift

Position Overview

The facility is seeking a Med/Surg Telemetry RN for a 13-week contract beginning December 4, 2026. This is a night shift role in a fast-paced telemetry unit caring for medical and surgical patients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring.

Shift & Schedule

• Night shift: 3 × 12-hour shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• 13-week contract
• Location: Akron, OH

Requirements

• Minimum 12 months permanent Med/Surg Telemetry experience required
• Active BLS and ACLS certifications (in hand at time of submission)
• Permanent Ohio license or compact state license in hand
• Previous charge experience a plus
• Charting experience required
• Negative 10 Panel + Nicotine (Cotinine) drug screen required within 12 months of start; updated annually
• BCI/FBI background clearance (must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing)
• No open background cases or license hits

Orientation & Compliance

• ECG rhythm recognition test and safeMedicate assessment completed during orientation (must achieve acceptable scores; two attempts maximum)
• Annual Hands-On Competency required if extending beyond one year or returning in a subsequent calendar year
• Pre-start modules required (average 6–15 hours)

Vaccines

• COVID-19 and flu vaccines required (medical/religious exemptions honored)

Charge experience preferred. References recommended at submission to help expedite approval. Local candidates welcome.