RN - FT - Medical Unit

Summa Health

Akron (OH)

On-site

USD 72,000 - 113,000

Full time

48 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Night shift differential $5/hr

Weekend differential $1/hr

12‑month nurse residency program for新/

Job summary

Summa Health System – Akron Campus is seeking a Registered Nurse for the 4N Medical Unit. The role is full-time, 36 hours per week, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with every other weekend and holiday.

The unit emphasizes cardiac telemetry, acute-on-chronic conditions, and comprehensive patient care across a broad medical spectrum. You will develop strong assessment, prioritization and critical-thinking skills while delivering evidence-based nursing care in a dynamic, team-focused environment.

Qualifications

ADN required; BSN preferred; Ohio RN license must be current.
PRN RNs require at least 1 year of recent practice in the area.
Weekend option requires 1 year of related RN experience.
ACLS certification must be completed within six months of hire or already held.
Graduates from CCNE/ACEN-accredited programs preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide, coordinate and/or delegate nursing care and manage resources in the delivery of care.
Assess patient status and plan care with timely escalation of deterioration.
Caring for blended-acuity medical patients with focus on cardiac telemetry and acute-on-chronic conditions.
Collaborate with interprofessional team to ensure safe and effective patient care.

Education

Associate’s degree in Nursing (ADN) required, BSN preferred

CCNE/ACEN accredited nursing program

Current Ohio RN license

ACLS certification within six months or already held

Job description

RN - FT - Medical Unit (Job ID: 60947)

RN – 4N Medical Unit

Full-Time, 36 hrs/week, 7a-7:30p, every other weekend/holiday

Summa Health System – Akron Campus

A dynamic medical unit caring for a blended-acuity patient population , with a strong focus on cardiac telemetry and acute-on-chronic conditions . Nurses care for patients with a wide range of medical needs - from stable, routine medical management to complex patients requiring close monitoring, frequent assessment, and rapid clinical intervention.

The unit provides valuable experience with cardiac rhythms, chest pain, heart failure, respiratory conditions, diabetes, renal disease, infection, and other complex medical diagnoses , while emphasizing early recognition of patient deterioration and timely escalation of care. Because patients often present with multiple comorbidities and changing clinical needs, nurses develop strong assessment, prioritization, and critical‑thinking skills.

This environment truly helps you become a well‑rounded nurse - building versatility, clinical judgment, adaptability, and confidence across a broad spectrum of patient conditions. It’s an excellent setting for nurses who want to strengthen their foundational skills, become comfortable managing competing priorities, and develop the ability to care for whatever walks through the door.

Unit Size: 30-bed unit

Target Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5 to 1:6 * subject to change based on census numbers and patient care needs

Highlights

Supportive, team atmosphere
Charge nurse opportunities
$5/hr shift differential for nights; $1/hr for weekends
12‑month nurse residency program for new grads

Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by a number of third‑party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.

Summary

Guided by knowledge of the basic principles of nursing based on the biological, physical, and psycho‑social sciences, utilizes judgment supported by evidence and nursing theory in the delivery of nursing care. Provides, coordinates and/or delegates nursing care and manages resources in the delivery of care for patients, the family of patients and the community, with the goal of attaining, maintaining and restoring optimum health.

Formal Education Required

Associate’s degree in Nursing (ADN) required, BSN preferred
Graduate of a program of professional nursing that is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
Current license to practice registered nursing in the State of Ohio

Experience and Training Required

PRN RN’s must have at least one-year recent experience in the area of practice.
One year of related RN experience is required for weekend option positions.
Additional related previous experience and/or preparation may be required for specialty units.

Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications

Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye‑hand coordination.
Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time
Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range
Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.
Requires exposure to communicable disease, body fluids, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, and other potentially hazardous conditions common to a clinical environment, such as risk of falls, strains, etc.
Maintains current Basic Life Support certification; All nurses new to critical care, progressive care, medical telemetry, PACU, and ED must successfully complete Advanced Cardiac Life Support within the first six months and maintain current card. Experienced RNs hired into areas requiring ACLS are expected to have an ACLS certification upon hire or must be completed within six weeks of hire.

Population Specific Competency

Additional education or certifications may be required for specialty areas (i.e. PALS, NIH, Non‑Violet Crisis Intervention, etc.).
Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self‑respect, dignity and diversity

Level of Physical Demands

Heavy: Exerts 50-100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or ten to 20 pounds of force continuously to move objects.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

$34.59/hr - $54.33/hr

The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.

Summa Health offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off as well as many other benefits.