Medical/Surgical RN
Akron, OH
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Med/Surg Travel RN in Akron, OH 44304 — 13-week assignment, 12-hour night shifts, competitive pay $1,910–$2,010/week. Join a high-performing acute care team and advance your medical-surgical nursing career in this travel nursing job in Ohio.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910 - $2,010
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (April 19, 2026 – July 18, 2026)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Location: Akron, OH 44304 — downtown Akron, local eateries, and nearby outdoor recreation (Ohio nursing jobs, Akron healthcare)
• Unit: H5 Med/Surg (36-bed medical-surgical unit)
• Role Type: Travel Nurse / Travel RN — Medical-Surgical (Med/Surg RN, Acute Care RN)

Qualifications / Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years recent Med/Surg RN experience required (medical-surgical nursing, acute care experience)
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license — Nursys verification required
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
• Epic EMR experience within the last year — must be documented on resume (Epic, electronic medical record)
• Accredited nursing degree (ACEN or CCNE)
• Ability to float to other units as needed
• Solid black scrubs required
• Professional submission packet and background check required
• Health screenings and immunizations per onboarding requirements
• Maximum 7 days of requested time off (RTO) allowed; no RTO during the first two weeks

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients with general and surgical needs (patient care, clinical support)
• Manage patient assignments with ratios of approximately 1:5–6 in a busy 36-bed Med/Surg unit
• Provide care for patients undergoing general surgery and specialty procedures including colorectal, abdominal, mastectomy, thyroidectomy, urology, women's health, gynecology, GYN oncology, plastics, ENT, trauma, cardiothoracic, orthopedics, and spinal/neuro overflow
• Provide specialized care for women with obstetrical issues (e.g., intra-uterine fetal demise, preeclampsia, substance withdrawal, diabetic pregnancies)
• Adapt to changing patient assignments and acuity throughout the shift; collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
• Float to other units as needed and maintain flexible clinical support across departments
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in Epic and uphold patient safety and quality standards

Why Join This Travel Nursing Opportunity

• Competitive weekly pay for Med/Surg travel nurses
• Experience a vibrant Ohio location with easy access to downtown Akron and outdoor recreation
• Opportunity to work with a skilled interdisciplinary acute care team

Apply now — Submit your resume with Epic EMR experience documented and your RN license ready for Nursys verification. Join our healthcare team today and take the next step in your travel nursing career in Akron, Ohio.

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