First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Akron, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/07/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel 36-HOUR DAY-SHIFT CARDIAC PCU / TELEMETRY RN CONTRACT – AKRON, OH An immediate 13-week travel contract opening is available for an experienced Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) in Akron, Ohio (Summit County). Operating within an active 32-bed Cardiac Progressive Care and Telemetry unit specializing in advanced congestive heart failure (CHF) management, this position features a dependable 3x12 daytime schedule (07:00 AM – 19:30 PM / 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM, 36 hours guaranteed weekly). FAVORABLE 1:4 DAY-SHIFT RATIOS! NO MANDATORY ON-CALL! EXCELLENT MIDWEST CARDIAC PACKAGE! DECEMBER START! The stepdown team manages intermediate cardiac populations requiring continuous telemetry surveillance, antiarrhythmic titration, and post-cardiac intervention care. If you are a skilled telemetry nurse experienced in acute dysrhythmia interpretation, IV therapy/venipuncture, continuous heparin protocols, and blood product administration looking to earn $2,311/week in Ohio, this assignment is built for you! PRE-CALCULATED PAY PACKAGE Weekly Gross: $2,311.00 Weekly Tax-Free Stipend: $1,267.00 Hourly W2 Rate: $29.00/hr (36 regular hours) Overtime Rate: $43.50/hr (Local clinicians residing within the regional radius accepted at an adjusted local bill structure).

SHIFT & POSITION DETAILS Schedule: Day shifts, 3x12-Hours (07:00 AM – 19:30 PM / 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM). Block scheduling requests are not accepted by the unit.

Guaranteed Hours: 36 regular hours guaranteed weekly.

Assignment Duration: 13 Weeks (December 6, 2026 – March 6, 2027).

On-Call Requirements: NO ON-CALL REQUIRED!

Weekend & Holiday Coverage: Rotational weekend and holiday coverage based on departmental scheduling needs.

Department Setting & Ratios: 32-bed Cardiac Progressive Care / Telemetry floor (Unit: 5 West). Acuity-driven day-shift patient-to-nurse staffing ratios maintained at 1:4 (1:5 on nights).

Dress Code: Solid black scrubs required.

Floating Scope: Floats within clinical competencies to sister intermediate/telemetry units as operationally needed.

Clinical Scope & Specialty Care: High-acuity cardiac telemetry care with an emphasis on acute decompensated Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), post-cardiac intervention recovery, and rhythm disorders. Continuous cardiac rhythm strip analysis, recognition of acute EKG changes, and dysrhythmia escalation. Routine venipuncture/blood draws and peripheral IV starts/maintenance (mandatory hands-on requirement). Safe administration of blood products and packed red blood cells (PRBCs). Management and titration of continuous therapeutic IV Heparin infusion protocols. Rapid response team escalation and emergency code team coordination.

EMR System: Epic ( Hard Stop: Documented Epic charting experience within the past 12 months strictly required).

REQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUBMISSION Experience: Minimum 2 years of dedicated acute care inpatient PCU / Stepdown / Telemetry RN clinical experience. Recent hands-on Epic EMR experience within the last 12 months is mandatory.

Education Requirement: Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program accredited by ACEN (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing) or CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education).

Licensure: Active Ohio RN License or Compact/NLC Multistate License strictly in hand at submittal .

Certifications Required at Submittal (Must be attached): Basic Life Support (BLS) — American Heart Association (AHA) only . Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) — AHA only . ✨ APPLICATION PROCESS Avoid administrative processing delays on broad public job boards.

Apply directly to this posting to lock in your file with our specialized intermediate cardiac care recruitment team. Please include your upcoming interview availability upon submission for fast-track clinical manager review! 36-HOUR DAY-SHIFT CARDIAC PCU / TELEMETRY RN CONTRACT – AKRON, OH An immediate 13-week travel contract opening is available for an experienced Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) in Akron, Ohio (Summit County).

Operating within an active 32-bed Cardiac Progressive Care and Telemetry unit specializing in advanced congestive heart failure (CHF) management, this position features a dependable 3x12 daytime schedule (07:00 AM – 19:30 PM / 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM, 36 hours guaranteed weekly). FAVORABLE 1:4 DAY-SHIFT RATIOS! NO MANDATORY ON-CALL!

EXCELLENT MIDWEST CARDIAC PACKAGE! DECEMBER START! The stepdown team manages intermediate cardiac populations requiring continuous telemetry surveillance, antiarrhythmic titration, and post-cardiac intervention care.

If you are a skilled telemetry nurse experienced in acute dysrhythmia interpretation, IV therapy/venipuncture, continuous heparin protocols, and blood product administration looking to earn $2,311/week in Ohio, this assignment is built for you! PRE-CALCULATED PAY PACKAGE Weekly Gross: $2,311.00 Weekly Tax-Free Stipend: $1,267.00 Hourly W2 Rate: $29.00/hr (36 regular hours) Overtime Rate: $43.50/hr (Local clinicians residing within the regional radius accepted at an adjusted local bill structure).

SHIFT & POSITION DETAILS Schedule: Day shifts, 3x12-Hours (07:00 AM – 19:30 PM / 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM). Block scheduling requests are not accepted by the unit.

Guaranteed Hours: 36 regular hours guaranteed weekly.

Assignment Duration: 13 Weeks (December 6, 2026 – March 6, 2027).

On-Call Requirements: NO ON-CALL REQUIRED!

Weekend & Holiday Coverage: Rotational weekend and holiday coverage based on departmental scheduling needs.

Department Setting & Ratios: 32-bed Cardiac Progressive Care / Telemetry floor (Unit: 5 West). Acuity-driven day-shift patient-to-nurse staffing ratios maintained at 1:4 (1:5 on nights).

Dress Code: Solid black scrubs required.

Floating Scope: Floats within clinical competencies to sister intermediate/telemetry units as operationally needed.

Clinical Scope & Specialty Care: High-acuity cardiac telemetry care with an emphasis on acute decompensated Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), post-cardiac intervention recovery, and rhythm disorders. Continuous cardiac rhythm strip analysis, recognition of acute EKG changes, and dysrhythmia escalation. Routine venipuncture/blood draws and peripheral IV starts/maintenance (mandatory hands-on requirement). Safe administration of blood products and packed red blood cells (PRBCs). Management and titration of continuous therapeutic IV Heparin infusion protocols. Rapid response team escalation and emergency code team coordination.

EMR System: Epic (Hard Stop: Documented Epic charting experience within the past 12 months strictly required).

REQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUBMISSION Experience: Minimum 2 years of dedicated acute care inpatient PCU / Stepdown / Telemetry RN clinical experience. Recent hands-on Epic EMR experience within the last 12 months is mandatory.

Education Requirement: Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program accredited by ACEN (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing) or CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education).

Licensure: Active Ohio RN License or Compact/NLC Multistate License strictly in hand at submittal.

Certifications Required at Submittal (Must be attached): Basic Life Support (BLS) — American Heart Association (AHA) only. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) — AHA only. ✨ APPLICATION PROCESS Avoid administrative processing delays on broad public job boards.

Apply directly to this posting to lock in your file with our specialized intermediate cardiac care recruitment team. Please include your upcoming interview availability upon submission for fast-track clinical manager review! About First Connect Health At First Connect Health , we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency , headquartered in Newark, New Jersey.

This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do. By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry. But our dedication goes beyond certifications.

Nurses choose First Connect Health because: ✅ Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey. ✅ Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals. ✅ Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences.

✅ Personalized Support: Our recruiters take the time to understand your needs, guiding you with care, respect, and responsiveness at every step. When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.

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