Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Youngstown, OH
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,016/weekOverview
- Start Date05/04/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
13-week travel nurse assignment for an experienced Med/Surg RN (night shift) — Ortho/Trauma experience required. Apply now for this Youngstown, Ohio travel nursing job.
Overview
Join a dedicated hospital team as a Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) on the 5WE Ortho/Trauma unit in Youngstown, Ohio. This travel nursing job (13-week contract, nights) offers hands-on experience caring for a diverse adult patient population in a 31-bed Med/Surg unit. Youngstown (zip 44504) is an affordable Ohio community with easy access to parks, cultural attractions, and a welcoming healthcare community — ideal for travel nurses seeking Ohio nursing jobs.
Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800 - $1,890
- Location: Youngstown, Ohio (44504) — Youngstown healthcare jobs / Ohio nursing jobs
- Unit: Med/Surg 5WE Ortho/Trauma (31 beds)
- Shift: 12-hour nights (Night shift RN, travel nurse)
- Hours per Week: 36
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Employment Type: Travel Nurse (Travel assignment)
- Patient Ratios: Typically 1:4-6 (may vary based on staffing)
- Float: May float to similar units as needed
Qualifications / Job Requirements
- Minimum 1 year recent Med/Surg RN experience; Ortho experience required; Trauma experience preferred
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio or a compact RN license (eligible for Ohio)
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
- NIH Stroke Certification required
- Ability to complete facility onboarding, background check and compliance requirements
- Strong interpersonal, clinical judgment, and communication skills for interdisciplinary collaboration
- Travel candidates only — local candidates not accepted
Responsibilities
- Provide patient-centered care using the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation
- Perform and document comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized nursing care plans
- Administer medications safely and accurately; monitor patients for clinical changes
- Coordinate care with physicians, therapists, and multidisciplinary teams to achieve quality outcomes
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans, discharge needs, and post-acute care
- Serve as a patient advocate, ensuring safety, infection control, and high-quality nursing care
- Participate in unit-based quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
- Float to similar units as needed and assist with rehab patients awaiting bed placement
Why join this travel nursing job? Gain valuable Med/Surg and Ortho/Trauma night-shift experience while enjoying Youngstown, Ohio’s affordable living and community amenities. This travel assignment is ideal for Registered Nurses seeking Med/Surg RN jobs, travel nurse opportunities, and night shift roles in Ohio.
Apply now to join our travel nursing team — submit your resume and credentials for immediate consideration for this Travel Med/Surg RN Night position in Youngstown, OH (44504).
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe 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.
Employer
GHR Healthcare
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About Youngstown, OH
As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Youngstown, OH here's what you should know:- Youngstown's cost of living is 21% lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match the lower cost of living, providing good value for money.
- Average summer highs are around 82°F, while winter lows can drop to around 19°F.
- Be prepared for warm summers and cold winters.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Youngstown, with options available for furnished housing to accommodate travel nurses.
- Youngstown is car-friendly, with easy access to major highways.
- Public transportation options are available, but a car is generally recommended for convenience.
- Youngstown has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include respiratory conditions due to industrial history.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the healthcare facilities in the area.
- Youngstown offers a variety of activities including local shops, galleries, bars, restaurants, the Butler Institute of American Art, Steel Museum, Mill Creek Park with walking trails, Fellows Riverside Gardens, golf courses, wineries, breweries, and shopping at local farms and Amish markets.
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