Strike 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: 11/15/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Now Hiring: Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN)
 

Location: Akron, Ohio
Department: 3 West (3W) – Neuro-Telemetry Unit
Job Type: Travel Contract
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
️ Contract Dates: November 15, 2026 – February 13, 2027
⏰ Shift: Day Shift | 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Open Positions: 2
⚡ Start: ASAP
Experience Required: Minimum 2 years of recent Telemetry RN experience
 

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) to join a 28-bed Neuro-Telemetry unit in Akron, Ohio. The ideal candidate will have strong cardiac monitoring skills, experience caring for neurological and post-trauma patients, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment.
 

Candidates must be proficient in neurological assessments, stroke scales, phlebotomy, and IV initiation and maintenance.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in a Neuro-Telemetry unit.
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and recognize changes in patients' conditions.
• Perform neurological assessments and utilize appropriate stroke assessment scales.
• Care for patients with neurological conditions, including those requiring close monitoring following trauma.
• Initiate and maintain IV access and perform phlebotomy procedures.
• Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and facility protocols.
• Monitor patients' responses to treatment and promptly report changes in clinical status.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using the Epic electronic health record system.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Follow patient safety, infection prevention, and quality-of-care standards.
• Float to other units as required by facility needs.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent Telemetry RN experience.
• Active Ohio or multistate RN license.
• Nursing degree from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited program.
• Epic experience within the last 12 months.
• Phlebotomy experience within the last 12 months.
• Experience initiating and maintaining IV access.
• Proficiency in neurological assessments and stroke scales.
• Experience caring for neurological and post-trauma patients.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment.
• Willingness to float as required.

Required Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIH) certification

Unit Details

• Unit: 3 West (3W) – Neuro-Telemetry
• Location: Akron, Ohio
• Bed Capacity: 28 beds
• Patient-to-Nurse Ratio: Approximately 1:4–5
• Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• Floating: Required
• Scrubs: Solid black scrubs required

Important Submission Requirements

• Requested time off (RTO) must be disclosed at the time of submission.
• Maximum RTO allowed: 7 days for the entire assignment.
• No RTO is permitted during the first two weeks of the assignment.
• Block-scheduling requests will not be accepted.
• Epic and phlebotomy experience within the last 12 months must be clearly listed on the resume.
• Candidates must be available for an interview. Specific available interview dates and times must be included in the submission comments.
• Candidates must complete the required competency assessments, skills checklist, EKG/Telemetry exam, pharmacology exam, and other onboarding requirements.

Additional Information

This is a 13-week travel contract opportunity for a skilled Telemetry RN with a strong background in cardiac monitoring, neurological patient care, and post-trauma nursing.
 

Candidates should demonstrate excellent clinical judgment, strong assessment skills, and the ability to provide safe, high-quality care in a fast-paced environment.
 

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply!

About Encode INC

Benefits

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