Local Contract Nurse RN - Telemetry - $60-64 per hour

Encode INC is seeking a local contract nurse RN Telemetry for a local contract nursing job in Akron, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/01/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) – Interview Required
 

Location: Akron, Ohio
Facility: Summa Health – Akron Campus
Department: 3 West (3W)
Job Type: Long-Term Contract
Contract Dates: November 1, 2026 – January 30, 2027
Shift: Day Shift | 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Schedule: 36 hours per week
Open Positions: 1
Experience Required: Minimum 2 years of Telemetry nursing experience
 

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) for a long-term contract assignment at a healthcare facility in Akron, Ohio. The selected candidate will provide specialized nursing care to patients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring, assessment, and clinical intervention.
 

The ideal candidate will have strong telemetry nursing experience, proficiency with cardiac monitoring, and the ability to initiate and maintain IV access. Candidates must be comfortable working in a fast-paced clinical environment and floating to other units as needed.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients requiring telemetry monitoring.
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms and recognize changes in patient conditions.
• Assess patients, administer medications, and implement prescribed treatment plans.
• Initiate and maintain IV access and perform phlebotomy as required.
• Identify and respond promptly to changes in patient status.
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes using the Epic electronic health record (EHR) system.
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure quality patient care.
• Float to other units as required by facility needs.

Required Qualifications

• Active and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license or eligible multistate nursing license.
• Minimum 2 years of RN Telemetry nursing experience.
• Nursing degree from an accredited program recognized by ACEN or CCNE.
• Epic EHR experience within the last 12 months, clearly documented on the resume.
• Recent phlebotomy experience, clearly listed on the resume.
• Demonstrated ability to start and maintain IVs.
• Willingness to float between units as needed.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and patient-care skills.

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• NIH Certification (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)

Important Assignment Requirements

• Interview required: Candidates must provide their available interview dates and times at submission.
• Requested time off (RTO): Must be submitted with the candidate's profile.
• Maximum RTO: 7 days for the entire assignment. Candidates requesting more than 7 days will be automatically rejected.
• No RTO is permitted during the first two weeks of the assignment.
• Block scheduling requests are not accepted.
• Solid black scrubs are mandatory.
• Epic experience within the past 12 months and phlebotomy experience must be clearly documented on the resume.
• Candidates must be willing to float as required.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified Telemetry RNs are encouraged to apply. Please submit an updated resume highlighting recent Telemetry experience, Epic proficiency, phlebotomy skills, IV experience, and all required certifications. Include interview availability and any requested time off with the submission.

About Encode INC

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• Referral bonus
• Life insurance
• Medical benefits