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PCU | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareAkron, OHTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Akron, OH
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Sep 16, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$53.06
Weekly
$1,910
Yearly (full-time)
$99,320
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
10/18/2026

This job pays about $53.06/hour — 34% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Ohio ($39.67/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

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Job description

Travel Registered Nurse – PCU / Telemetry in Akron, OH 44304

Travel PCU / Telemetry RN opportunity in Akron, Ohio! Join a busy 32-bed cardiac progressive care unit with a focus on CHF and telemetry-based cardiac care.

Join a dynamic Progressive Care / Telemetry team in Akron, Ohio, where you’ll support a busy 32-bed cardiac unit specializing in CHF care. This 13-week travel nursing opportunity offers a steady weekday rhythm, meaningful patient acuity, and the chance to make a real impact in a well-established acute care setting. Located in Akron’s 44304 area, the role places you close to a vibrant city center with convenient access to dining, parks, and local amenities.

Job Details

  • Position: Travel Registered Nurse – PCU / Telemetry
  • Employment Type: Travel Nursing Job
  • Location: Akron, OH 44304
  • Start Date: 10/18/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
  • Weekly Hours: 36
  • Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,910 - $2,010
  • Unit Type: Cardiac Progressive Care / Telemetry
  • Patient Focus: CHF and telemetry-based cardiac care

Job Requirements

  • Current RN license and eligibility to work in Ohio
  • Minimum of 2 years of recent PCU / Telemetry nursing experience
  • ACLS and BLS certification required
  • Epic experience within the last year is required
  • Ability to float as needed
  • Experience with heparin drips, blood product administration, EKG interpretation, and rhythm changes
  • Proficiency in drawing blood and starting/maintaining IVs
  • Nursing degree from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited program
  • Strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality care to cardiac progressive care and telemetry patients
  • Monitor cardiac rhythms and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
  • Administer medications, manage heparin infusions, and support blood product transfusions
  • Perform IV insertion, blood draws, and ongoing vascular access maintenance
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support safe, efficient patient care
  • Document care accurately and maintain compliance with unit standards
  • Float when needed to support patient care needs across the assigned setting
  • Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in a fast-paced acute care environment

Apply now for this Travel PCU / Telemetry RN job in Akron, Ohio, and join a healthcare team where your cardiac nursing skills can make a difference.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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