Med Surg Telemetry RN
Akron, OH
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,142/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingFloat
Pay
Description
Travel Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse job in Akron, OH 44304—join a 30-bed telemetry unit in Northeast Ohio and make an immediate impact with your acute care and cardiac monitoring skills.
Join a 30-bed medical-surgical telemetry unit in Akron, OH 44304, a welcoming Northeast Ohio location with a strong healthcare presence, convenient city access, and nearby parks, dining, and neighborhoods that make the area a great place to work and settle in for a travel assignment. This Med/Surg Telemetry RN opportunity offers a dynamic, team-oriented environment where your telemetry expertise and patient care skills will make an immediate impact.
Job Details
- Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
- Specialty: Medical-Surgical Telemetry / Med-Surg Telemetry
- Setting: 30-bed acuity-adaptable unit
- Location: Akron, OH 44304
- Start Date: 10/18/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour days, 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Shifts Per Week: 3
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,910 - $2,010
- Openings: 2
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license
- 2+ years of Med/Surg Telemetry RN experience required
- Current ACLS and BLS certifications required
- Epic experience within the last 12 months required
- Recent phlebotomy experience within the last 12 months required
- Willingness to float as needed
- Graduation from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program required
- Ability to wear solid black scrubs
- Strong communication skills and a patient-first mindset
- Interview required
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, high-quality nursing care to medical-surgical telemetry patients
- Monitor cardiac telemetry and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care based on patient needs
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to support admissions, transfers, and daily patient flow
- Float to other units when needed to support staffing and patient care coverage
- Maintain accurate documentation and timely charting in Epic
- Work effectively within patient ratios that may range from 1:5 to 1:6 depending on acuity
- Support a positive, efficient unit culture with professionalism and flexibility
Apply now to join this Travel RN opportunity in Akron, Ohio, and bring your Med/Surg Telemetry expertise to a team that values quality patient care.
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 Akron, OH
As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Akron, OH here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Akron, OH is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing good value for residents.
- The average summer highs in Akron, OH reach around 82°F, while the average winter lows drop to about 19°F, so be prepared for both warm summers and cold winters.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Akron, OH, and they are relatively easy to find due to the city's size and the presence of various housing providers.
- Akron, OH is generally car-friendly with easily navigable roads and ample parking.
- Public transportation options include buses and a downtown trolley service, providing convenient alternatives for those without a car.
- Akron, OH has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues in the area may include respiratory conditions due to industrial history.
- There is a notable population of travel nurses in Akron, making it a welcoming community for healthcare professionals.
- Akron, OH offers a variety of activities including a vibrant restaurant scene, a rich music history, and numerous outdoor recreational opportunities.
- Residents can enjoy live music, sports events, and explore the picturesque Cuyahoga Valley National Park for outdoor adventures.
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