RN-Medical Care Unit (Full-time; Nights)

RN - 4N Medical Unit

Full-Time, 36 hrs/week, 3p-3:30a, every other weekend/holiday

Summa Health System - Akron Campus

A dynamic medical unit caring for a blended-acuity patient population , with a strong focus on cardiac telemetry and acute-on-chronic conditions . Nurses care for patients with a wide range of medical needs - from stable, routine medical management to complex patients requiring close monitoring, frequent assessment, and rapid clinical intervention.

This environment truly helps you become a well-rounded nurse - building versatility, clinical judgment, adaptability, and confidence across a broad spectrum of patient conditions. It’s an excellent setting for nurses who want to strengthen their foundational skills, become comfortable managing competing priorities, and develop the ability to care for whatever walks through the door.

Unit Size: 30-bed unit

Target Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5 to 1:6 * subject to change based on census numbers and patient care needs

Charge nurse opportunities

$5/hr shift differential for nights; $1/hr for weekends

12-month nurse residency program for new grads

Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Guided by knowledge of the basic principles of nursing based on the biological, physical, and psycho-social sciences, utilizes judgment supported by evidence and nursing theory in the delivery of nursing care. Provides, coordinates and/or delegates nursing care and manages resources in the delivery of care for patients, the family of patients and the community, with the goal of attaining, maintaining and restoring optimum health.

Associate’s degree in Nursing (ADN) required, BSN preferred

Graduate of a program of professional nursing that is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)

Current license to practice registered nursing in the State of Ohio

Experience And Training Required

PRN RN’s must have at least one-year recent experience in the area of practice.

One year of related RN experience is required for weekend option positions.

Additional related previous experience and/or preparation maybe required for specialty units.

Requires exposure to communicable disease, body fluids, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, and other potentially hazardous conditions common to a clinical environment, such as risk of falls, strains, etc.

All nurses new to critical care, progressive care, medical telemetry, PACU, and ED must successfully complete Advanced Cardiac Life Support within the first six months and maintain current card. Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect, dignity and diversity

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

$The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Summa Health offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off as well as many other benefits.

Dependent Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness

Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts - Healthcare and Dependent Care

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Daily Pay

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