Med Surg / Telemetry (RN)

🚨 Now Hiring: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) 📍 Location: Akron, Ohio 🏥 Department: 5 North (5N) – Acute Adult Unit (AAU) 💼 Job Type: Travel Contract 📅 Contract Duration: 13 Weeks 🗓️ Contract Dates: November 15, 2026 – February 13, 2027 ⏰

Day Shift | 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM 📌 Open Positions: 2 ⚡ Start: ASAP 🎯 Experience Required: Minimum 2 years of recent Medical-Surgical/Telemetry nursing experience

We are seeking an experienced Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) to provide comprehensive nursing care in a 30-bed, acuity-adaptable Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in medical-surgical nursing, cardiac telemetry monitoring, and electronic health record documentation. Candidates must be comfortable floating to other units and adapting to patients with varying levels of acuity.

Key Responsibilities Provide comprehensive nursing care to medical-surgical and telemetry patients. Assess, monitor, and document patients' conditions and responses to treatment. Monitor cardiac rhythms and identify changes requiring clinical intervention.

Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and facility protocols. Perform phlebotomy and other nursing procedures as required. Maintain accurate patient records using the Epic electronic health record system.

Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans. Prioritize patient safety, infection prevention, and quality of care. Float to other units based on facility needs.

Participate in charge nurse responsibilities when assigned, including patient assignments, admissions, Pyxis checks, crash cart checks, and coordinating breaks and meals. Communicate patient care needs to supervisors and incoming staff. Required Qualifications Minimum 2 years of recent Medical-Surgical/Telemetry RN experience .

Active Ohio or multistate RN license. Nursing degree from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited program . Epic experience within the last 12 months.

Phlebotomy experience within the last 12 months. Strong clinical assessment, patient monitoring, and documentation skills. Willingness to float to other units as required.

Willingness to receive charge nurse training if prior charge experience is unavailable. Required Certifications Basic Life Support (BLS) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Unit Details Unit: 5 North (5N) – Acute Adult Unit (AAU) Location: Akron, Ohio Bed Capacity: 30 beds Unit Type: Acuity-adaptable Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Patient-to-Nurse Ratio: Approximately 1:5–6, depending on patient acuity

7:00 AM – 7:30 PM Floating: Required Scrubs: Solid black scrubs required

Previous charge nurse experience is highly preferred but not mandatory. Candidates without charge nurse experience must be willing to undergo training. Important Submission Requirements Requested time off (RTO) must be disclosed at the time of submission.

Maximum RTO allowed: 7 days for the entire assignment. No RTO is permitted during the first two weeks of the assignment. Block scheduling may be accommodated on a case-by-case basis.

Candidates interested in block scheduling must have this preference documented during submission. Epic and phlebotomy experience within the last 12 months must be clearly listed on the resume. Interviews are required.

Specific available interview dates and times must be provided during submission. Candidates must complete the required competency assessments, skills checklist, EKG/Telemetry exam, pharmacology exam, and other onboarding requirements. Additional Information This is a 13-week contract opportunity for an experienced Medical-Surgical/Telemetry RN seeking to work in a dynamic acute-care environment.

Candidates should demonstrate strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and a commitment to delivering safe, high-quality patient care. Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply!