Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Akron, OH
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Travel RN – Med/Surg Telemetry in Akron, OH (44307): 13-week travel nursing assignment for experienced acute care telemetry RNs with AHA BLS/ACLS. Apply now for this night shift nursing job in Summit County, Northeast Ohio.

Assignment location: 1 Akron General Ave, Akron, OH 44307 (Akron healthcare jobs, Ohio nursing jobs, Cleveland metro area travel nursing).

Job Details

• Location: Akron, OH 44307 (Akron, Summit County, Northeast Ohio)
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910–$2,010/week
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing / contract (Travel RN job, Telemetry nurse)
• Start Date: March 13, 2026
• End Date: June 12, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) — ideal for night shift nursing professionals
• Hours per Week: 36
• Openings: 1 (Travel Registered Nurse, Med/Surg Telemetry RN)

Job Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 18 months recent, permanent Med/Surg Telemetry RN experience in acute care (cardiac telemetry, acute medical-surgical)
• License: Active Ohio RN license or Compact RN license (must be in hand at submission) — Ohio nursing jobs requirement
• Certifications: AHA BLS and AHA ACLS (active; no pending certifications)
• Reference: One current/previous manager-level reference (manager, ANM, supervisor, or director) in Med/Surg Telemetry
• Clinical Competency: Ability to pass ECG rhythm recognition and safeMedicate during orientation (maximum 2 attempts) — strong ECG interpretation and cardiac monitor skills required
• Health Requirements: COVID-19 vaccination required (medical or religious exemptions accepted); Influenza vaccination required (medical or religious exemptions accepted)
• Nicotine Policy: Nurses and CSTs temporarily exempt from nicotine-free requirements; all others must provide a negative nicotine screen
• Background: No open background cases or license hits accepted

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to adult patients on a Med/Surg Telemetry unit during night shifts (telemetry monitoring, cardiac observation)
• Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms, interpret ECG strips, and escalate changes in patient condition per hospital protocol
• Administer medications and treatments per provider orders, hospital policies, and safe medication administration practices
• Perform focused assessments, update individualized care plans, and complete timely, accurate documentation (EMR charting)
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams — physicians, respiratory therapists, case managers, and ancillary staff — to coordinate safe, efficient patient care
• Promote patient safety, infection prevention practices, and adherence to unit protocols and quality standards

Why This Travel Nursing Job?

• Gain experience in an active Med/Surg Telemetry unit in Akron, OH — excellent for Travel RNs seeking acute care and telemetry exposure
• Work in a supportive team environment with opportunities to refine ECG interpretation and telemetry skills
• Explore Akron and the Cleveland metro area during your contract — convenient access to parks, dining, and cultural attractions

Apply now to join our Med/Surg Telemetry team in Akron, Ohio. To apply, submit your resume, current OH or Compact RN license, AHA BLS/ACLS, and a manager-level reference. Join our healthcare team today and advance your travel nursing career!

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