Travel PCU/Telemetry RN - $2,610 per week

Encode INC is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Akron, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Telemetry PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/18/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

PCU/TELE RN – Interview Required

Location: Akron Campus
Address: 141 N. Forge St., Akron, OH 44304
Assignment Dates: 10/18/2026 – 01/16/2027
Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
And Night shift- 7:30pm - 7am
Unit: 32-Bed Cardiac Progressive Care/Telemetry
Specialty: CHF
Ratios: 1:4 Days | 1:5 Nights
Float: Required
Interview: Required
Scrubs: Solid Black

Position Overview:

We are seeking a strong and experienced PCU/Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) to join a 32-bed Cardiac Progressive Care/Telemetry unit specializing in Congestive Heart Failure (CHF). The ideal candidate will have strong PCU/Telemetry experience and be comfortable managing cardiac patients in a fast-paced progressive-care environment.

MUST-HAVE REQUIREMENTS:

• 2+ years of recent PCU/Telemetry RN experience
• ACLS and BLS required
• Must be willing to float
• Epic experience within the last 12 months
  • Must be clearly listed on the resume
• Nursing degree from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited program
• Must be proficient in:
  • Heparin drips
  • Blood product administration
  • EKG interpretation
  • Recognizing and responding to cardiac rhythm changes
• Recent experience drawing blood/phlebotomy
• Experience starting and maintaining IVs
• Solid black scrubs required

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to cardiac PCU/Telemetry patients.
• Care for patients with CHF and other progressive-care cardiac conditions.
• Perform ongoing patient assessments and cardiac monitoring.
• Interpret EKGs and recognize significant rhythm changes.
• Manage and monitor heparin drips according to orders and facility protocols.
• Administer and monitor blood products safely.
• Perform blood draws and phlebotomy.
• Start, maintain, and monitor IV access.
• Administer medications and treatments.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation, including Epic documentation.
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Float to other units as required.

RTO & Scheduling Requirements:

• RTO must be provided at the time of submission
• Maximum 7 days of RTO accepted
• Candidates with more than 7 days of RTO will be automatically rejected
• No RTO during the first two weeks of the assignment
• No block-scheduling requests will be accepted

Critical Resume Requirements:

Epic experience within the last 12 months must be clearly documented on the resume. Candidates must also demonstrate 2+ years of PCU/Telemetry experience along with hands-on blood draw and IV start/maintenance experience..

MUST-HAVE REQUIREMENTS: 2+ years of recent PCU/Telemetry RN experience ACLS and BLS required Must be willing to float Epic experience within the last 12 months

About Encode INC

Benefits

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