Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry in Akron, OH

Registered Nurse (RN) | Med/Surg / Telemetry
Location: Akron, OH
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry

Location

Akron, OH | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 3x12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical Telemetry unit during night shift hours
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms and telemetry data for assigned patients
• Administer medications safely and accurately in accordance with facility protocols
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to develop and implement patient care plans
• Complete required orientation assessments including ECG rhythm recognition and safeMedicate evaluations
• Maintain compliance with annual hands-on competency and module requirements as outlined by the facility

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months of permanent Med/Surg Telemetry experience
• Active, permanent Ohio RN license or compact state license must be in hand at time of submission — no pending licenses accepted
• Active AHA BLS certification required — must be in hand at time of submission
• Active ACLS certification required — must be in hand at time of submission
• One professional reference from a manager, Assistant Nurse Manager, supervisor, or director in the applicable specialty from an assignment worked within the past 12 months is required (co-worker references will not be accepted)
• Local candidates are welcome and may be considered at the standard rate

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience gained within a single facility or location (preferred but not required)
• Familiarity with telemetry monitoring and cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Prior travel nursing experience within a large health system environment

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work within a well-established, reputable acute care health system with potential for contract extensions up to 18 months
• Nurses are exempt from nicotine-free facility requirements, offering greater accessibility for qualified candidates