Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,754 per week

Encode INC is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Akron, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements

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

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical/Telemetry (MS/TELE)
 

Location: Summa Health System – Akron Campus, 5 North (5N) AAU, Akron, Ohio
Position Type: Long-Term Contract Assignment
Contract Duration: November 1, 2026 – January 30, 2027
Shift: Day Shift, 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Open Positions: 2
Interview: Required
 

Job Summary

Summa Health System is seeking experienced Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurses (RN MS/TELE) to join its 30-bed acuity-adaptable unit at the Akron Campus. Nurses will provide comprehensive patient care to medical-surgical and telemetry patients with varying acuity levels. Candidates must have strong clinical skills, recent Epic and phlebotomy experience, and the flexibility to float as needed.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to medical-surgical and telemetry patients.
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, assess patient conditions, and respond to changes in clinical status.
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and facility protocols.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes in the Epic electronic health record system.
• Perform phlebotomy and related clinical duties as required.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Float to other units as needed based on staffing and patient care requirements.
• Maintain patient safety, infection control, and quality-of-care standards.
• Participate in charge nurse responsibilities when assigned, including patient assignments, admissions, Pyxis and crash cart checks, staff break coordination, and communication with supervisors.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Ohio or an eligible multistate nursing license.
• Nursing degree from an accredited program recognized by ACEN or CCNE.
• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical/Telemetry nursing experience.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Epic experience within the last 12 months, clearly documented on the resume.
• Phlebotomy experience within the last 12 months.
• Willingness to float to other units as required.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and patient care skills.

Preferred Qualification:

• Previous charge nurse experience is highly preferred but not required. Candidates without charge experience must be willing to receive training and assume charge responsibilities when needed.

Schedule & Unit Details

• Day shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM.
• Patient ratios typically range from 1:5 to 1:6, depending on acuity and care needs.
• Floating is mandatory.
• Solid black scrubs are required.
• Block scheduling may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Time-Off & Submission Requirements

• Requested time off (RTO) must be submitted with the candidate's profile.
• Maximum RTO allowed: 7 days for the assignment.
• No RTO will be permitted during the first two weeks of the assignment.
• Candidates requesting more than 7 days of RTO will be automatically rejected.
• Candidates interested in a block schedule should have this preference noted in the submission comments.
• Candidates must provide their interview availability at the time of submission.

Required Credentials & Compliance

Candidates must be prepared to complete the facility's onboarding requirements, including:

• BLS and ACLS verification
• Ohio RN license verification through Nursys
• Summa Competency Exam and Skills Checklist
• EKG and Telemetry Exam
• Pharmacology Exam
• Summa Core Competencies
• Drug screening and background checks
• Required health assessments and immunization documentation
• Nursing education verification
• RN submission packet and work order confirmation

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit an updated resume highlighting recent Epic and phlebotomy experience, current RN license, BLS/ACLS certifications, requested time off, and interview availability.
 

Important: Candidates must meet the minimum experience, education, certification, and recent Epic/phlebotomy requirements to be considered for this opportunity.

About Encode INC

Benefits

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