Med/Surg RN

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (MS RN): Order ID: SUM-2990 Facility: Akron Campus Assignment Dates: 11/01/2026 – 01/30/2027

7:00 PM – 7:30 AM

12-hour night shift Unit: 28-bed Medical-Surgical Unit Interview: Required Position Overview: The Akron Campus is seeking an experienced Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse to provide acute nursing care to geriatric patients aged 65 and older, along with overflow medical and surgical patients. The unit emphasizes age-friendly care through the evidence-based 4Ms framework: What Matters, Medication, Mentation, and Mobility .

The RN will support patient wellness, prevent functional decline, and manage acute medical needs in a fast-paced inpatient setting. Key

Provide direct nursing care to geriatric patients and medical-surgical overflow patients requiring acute care, close observation, and diagnostic testing. Assess, monitor, and document patients’ conditions, promptly reporting changes in health status. Care for patients with conditions such as gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB), urinary tract infections (UTIs), trauma, infections, pneumonia, congestive heart failure (CHF), altered mental status, and failure to thrive.

Incorporate the 4Ms framework into care planning, focusing on patient priorities, medication safety, cognitive well-being, and mobility. Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with facility policies and patient care plans. Perform phlebotomy and obtain blood samples as required.

Initiate, access, and maintain IV lines within the scope of practice. Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Epic. Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate patient care and support safe discharge planning.

Promote patient safety, infection prevention, mobility, and the prevention of functional decline. Float to other units as required by facility needs. Manage patient assignments with typical nurse-to-patient ratios ranging from 1:5 to 1:6.

Required

Active RN license applicable to the assignment. Nursing degree from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited program. Minimum of 2 years of recent Medical-Surgical RN experience .

Current BLS certification. Epic experience within the last 12 months , clearly listed on the resume. Phlebotomy experience within the last 12 months , clearly listed on the resume.

Ability to draw blood and initiate and maintain IV access. Willingness to float as required. Availability for a required interview.

Scheduling and Submission

RTO: Must be disclosed at the time of submission. Maximum RTO: 7 days. Candidates requesting more than 7 days will be automatically rejected.

Initial two weeks: No RTO is permitted during the first two weeks of the assignment. Block scheduling: Not accepted. Interview availability: Include the candidate’s available dates and times in the submission comments.

Important: The resume must explicitly document Epic and phlebotomy experience within the past 12 months. Candidates must also demonstrate recent Medical-Surgical experience and the ability to perform phlebotomy and manage IV access.