Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Akron, OH
Encode INC
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical/Surgical (Med/Surg)

Location: Akron, OH
Facility: Acute Care Hospital
Department: 7 West (7W) – Medical/Surgical (Respiratory Unit)
Job Type: Long-Term Contract
Contract Duration: August 16, 2026 – November 14, 2026
Shift: Nights | 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (12-Hour Shifts)
Start: ASAP
Openings: 1
 

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) to join a fast-paced 28-bed Respiratory Medical/Surgical Unit specializing in the care of patients with respiratory illnesses, tracheostomies, and chronic ventilator support. The ideal candidate will have strong Med/Surg experience, excellent assessment skills, and be comfortable caring for high-acuity respiratory patients in a collaborative team environment.

This is an interview-required position with an immediate start for qualified candidates.
 

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to adult Medical/Surgical patients.
• Provide specialized care for patients with respiratory disorders, tracheostomies, and chronic ventilators.
• Perform patient assessments, administer medications, and monitor treatment plans.
• Draw blood and perform routine phlebotomy procedures.
• Accurately document patient care using Epic EMR.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Respond effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment while maintaining patient safety.
• Float to other units as required based on staffing needs.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies and nursing standards.

Required Qualifications

• Active RN License (State license or compact license, as applicable).
• Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited Nursing Program.
• Minimum 2 years of recent Medical/Surgical RN experience.
• Recent experience caring for tracheostomy and chronic ventilator patients.
• Minimum 2 years of recent phlebotomy (blood draw) experience.
• Recent Epic EMR experience within the last 12 months.
• Current BLS Certification (AHA).
• Ability to work in patient ratios of 1:5–6.
• Comfortable working in a high-volume, fast-paced hospital setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• LTACH (Long-Term Acute Care Hospital) experience.
• Strong respiratory patient care background.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Schedule Requirements

• Night Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Must work every other weekend.
• Floating is required.
• No block scheduling requests accepted.

Submission Requirements

• Resume must clearly demonstrate:
  • Recent Epic EMR experience (within the last 12 months).
  • Recent phlebotomy/blood draw experience (within the last 12 months).
• Interview is mandatory before offer.
• Please provide candidate availability for interviews at the time of submission.
• Maximum of 7 days RTO permitted.
• No RTO allowed during the first two weeks of the assignment.
• Candidates requesting more than 7 days of RTO or block scheduling will not be considered.

Required Compliance Documents

• Active RN License Verification (Nursys)
• BLS Certification (AHA)
• Driver's License/State ID
• Background Check
• Drug Screen
• Education Verification
• Health & Immunization Records including:
  • COVID-19
  • Influenza
  • Hepatitis B
  • MMR
  • Varicella
  • Tdap
  • TB Screening (2-Step PPD/IGRA)
  • Fit Test
• Completion of required facility competency exams and skills assessments.

Why Apply?

• Competitive compensation
• Immediate start available
• Opportunity to work in a specialized respiratory Med/Surg unit
• Collaborative multidisciplinary team environment
• Gain experience with a leading acute care health system in Ohio