Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $1,840 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Akron, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Assignment in Akron, OH

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week travel nursing assignment in Akron, Ohio. This night-shift healthcare opportunity is ideal for an RN who thrives in a collaborative, patient-centered environment and is ready to make a meaningful impact while supporting medical-surgical and rehabilitation patient care. Akron offers a welcoming community, convenient city amenities, and easy access to parks, trails, and the scenic outdoor spaces of Northeast Ohio.

Job Details

• Position: Med/Surg Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
• Location: Akron, OH 44308
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing Job
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, every other weekend and holiday; Friday and Monday coverage when not scheduled on the weekend
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,640 - $1,730
• Start Date: 8/24/2026
• Unit Focus: Medical/Surgical and rehabilitation patient care

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• At least 1 year of bedside clinical experience required; 2 years of bedside clinical experience strongly preferred
• BLS certification required prior to first shift
• ACLS certification required prior to first shift
• Strong communication, time management, and team collaboration skills
• Ability to provide safe, accurate, and compassionate care in a fast-paced acute care setting

Responsibilities

• Complete nursing assessments within 8 hours of admission and use findings to guide an individualized plan of care
• Develop patient and family teaching plans based on diagnosis, goals, and discharge needs
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and in a timely manner
• Participate in interdisciplinary team conferences and support weekly re-evaluation planning
• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process: assess, plan, implement, and evaluate
• Initiate discharge planning from admission and prepare patients and families for next steps in care
• Communicate status changes promptly to the physician, charge nurse, and care team
• Support, delegate to, and supervise ancillary nursing staff as appropriate
• Promote a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff by following all safety protocols
• Contribute to a positive team culture and help maintain an efficient, organized unit

Apply now to join this Med/Surg travel RN opportunity in Akron, Ohio, and make a difference in a rewarding healthcare setting.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #505792. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Med/Surg

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