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

Registered Nurse – Medical/Surgical (Night Shift)

Location: Akron, Ohio
Facility: Akron Campus
Department: H5 Medical/Surgical
Contract Dates: September 20, 2026 – November 28, 2026
Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Open Positions: 1
Experience Required: Minimum 2 years
 

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical/Surgical for a fast-paced inpatient unit. The ideal candidate will have strong recent Med/Surg experience, excellent clinical judgment, and the ability to adapt to changing patient assignments throughout the shift.

This position requires a compassionate and confident RN who can provide high-quality nursing care to adolescent through geriatric patients with a wide range of medical and surgical conditions.
 

Unit Overview

This is a 36-bed Medical/Surgical unit providing 24/7 nursing care to hospitalized patients requiring medical and surgical interventions. The unit cares for a diverse patient population with conditions and procedures including:

• General and abdominal surgeries
• Colorectal surgery
• Mastectomy and thyroidectomy
• Urology and Women's Health
• Gynecology and Uro-Gynecology
• Gynecologic Oncology
• Plastic surgery and ENT procedures
• Trauma and cardiothoracic patients
• Orthopedic patients
• Spinal and neuro overflow patients
• Obstetrical complications, including preeclampsia and hyperemesis
• Pregnant patients experiencing substance withdrawal
• Diabetic pregnancies and other high-risk obstetrical conditions

Typical Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5–6

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to assigned Medical/Surgical patients.
• Perform patient assessments, develop care plans, and monitor patient conditions.
• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately.
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Monitor patients for changes in condition and respond appropriately to emergencies.
• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatments, medications, and discharge instructions.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Float to other units as required based on patient care needs.
• Follow all facility policies, clinical standards, and infection prevention protocols.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment with changing patient assignments.

Required Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum 2+ years of recent Medical/Surgical nursing experience.
• Recent Epic experience within the last year must be clearly listed on the resume.
• Current BLS certification.
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program recognized by ACEN or CCNE.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be willing to float as required.
• Must wear solid black scrubs.

Scheduling & RTO Requirements

• RTO must be submitted at the time of submission.
• Maximum of 7 days of RTO will be accepted.
• Candidates requesting more than 7 days of RTO will not be considered.
• RTO will not be accommodated during the first two weeks of the assignment.
• Block scheduling is not available.
• Candidates requesting or preferring a block schedule may be rejected.

Required Assessments & Compliance

Selected candidates must complete required facility assessments, competencies, and credentialing requirements, which may include:

• Medical/Surgical and Specialty Exams
• Pharmacology Exam
• EKG and Telemetry Exams
• Nursing Skills Checklist
• Core Competencies and Competency Exams
• License verification
• Background and exclusion checks
• Drug screening
• Health screening and fit testing
• TB, immunization, and vaccination documentation
• Education verification
• Facility-specific submission and work order documentation

Interview Required

Qualified candidates should have strong recent Med/Surg experience, current Epic experience, and the flexibility to succeed in a high-acuity, fast-paced nursing environment.