Local Contract Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Company: Encode INC
Location: Barberton
Posted on: March 27, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Encode INC is seeking a local contract nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a local contract nursing job in Barberton, Ohio. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit - Discipline: RN - Start Date: 04/20/2026 - Duration: 13 weeks - 36 hours per week - Shift: 12 hours, nights - Employment Type: Local Contract Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – PCU / Telemetry Location: Barberton Campus, Ohio Department: 2 East (2E) – Cardiac PCU/Telemetry Unit Start Date: April 20, 2026 End Date: July 18, 2026 Shift: Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) Job Type: Long-Term Assignment (Contract) Interview: Required Job Overview We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) – PCU/Telemetry to join a high-acuity cardiac unit at Barberton Campus. This role involves caring for patients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring, including those on cardiac drips and stroke overflow cases. The ideal candidate is a strong, adaptable nurse comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and floating between units as needed. Key Responsibilities - Provide high-quality nursing care to PCU/Telemetry patients - Monitor cardiac rhythms and manage cardiac drips - Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care - Document patient information using EPIC EHR (recent experience required) - Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams - Float to other units as required - Maintain patient safety and adhere to hospital protocols Unit Details - 34-bed Cardiac PCU/Telemetry unit - Includes stroke overflow patients - Patient Ratio: 1:4 (occasionally 1:5) - High-acuity, fast-paced environment Minimum QualificationsEducation - ASN or BSN from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program Licensure - Active RN license (Ohio or compact state) Experience - Minimum 2 years of RN experience - Strong experience in PCU, Telemetry, or Cardiac care - Experience managing cardiac drips required Required Certifications - BLS (Basic Life Support) - ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) - NIH Stroke Certification Skills & Competencies - Strong telemetry and cardiac monitoring skills - Ability to manage high-acuity patients - Proficiency in EPIC EHR system (within last 12 months required) - Excellent communication and teamwork skills - Strong clinical judgment and decision-making ability Additional Requirements - Must be willing to float between units - Maximum 7 days RTO allowed at submission - No block scheduling requests accepted - Solid black scrubs required - EPIC experience within the last year is mandatory Compliance & Health Requirements - Background check and drug screening - Immunizations: COVID-19, MMR, Hepatitis B, Influenza, Varicella, Tdap - TB screening (PPD or IGRA) - Fit test and health clearance documentation - Completion of facility-specific competency exams and checklists About Encode INC At Encode, we empower organizations and individuals through innovative, human-centric workforce and technology solutions. With decades of experience and a proven track record, we deliver more than just healthcare staffing, we provide integrated, strategic support across industries, with particular strength in federal and government contracts. Benefits - 401k retirement plan - Vision benefits - Dental benefits - Referral bonus - Life insurance - Medical benefits

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