Travel OR RN - $1,890 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Akron, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/28/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Akron, OH 44307

Travel OR Registered Nurse opportunity in Akron, Ohio for an experienced operating room nurse seeking a day-shift travel nursing assignment in a fast-paced surgical services environment. Join a collaborative perioperative team and deliver high-quality patient care in a respected acute care setting. Scrub experience is preferred. Apply now for this rewarding Ohio nursing job in a vibrant city with a strong healthcare community.

Job Details

• Position: Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)
• Employment Type: Travel Assignment
• Location: Akron, OH 44307
• Start Date: 08/28/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: Day shift, 3 x 12-hour shifts (approximately 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,680 - $1,770
• Orientation: 16 hours

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 18 months of recent Operating Room RN experience
• Active permanent Ohio RN license or active compact state RN license in hand at time of submission
• Current Registered Nurse license/certification
• Current BLS certification
• At least one recent OR reference from a manager, assistant nurse manager, supervisor, or director within the past 12 months
• Ability to complete ECG rhythm recognition and safeMedicate assessments during orientation
• Scrub experience preferred
• Previous charge experience is not required, but strong perioperative clinical skills are essential
• All required credentials must be active and in hand at submission

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality nursing care in the operating room setting
• Function as an OR circulator and support scrub duties as needed
• Prepare patients, equipment, and surgical environments for procedures
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the perioperative team
• Monitor patient condition throughout the surgical experience and respond to changes appropriately
• Maintain a sterile, efficient, and organized OR environment
• Support patient safety, communication, and smooth workflow throughout the surgical day

Why Akron, Ohio

Akron offers the best of both worlds: a welcoming community atmosphere with the conveniences of a larger city. With a strong medical presence, affordable living, local dining, and nearby parks and green spaces, it is an appealing destination for healthcare professionals looking for both career growth and a comfortable place to call home during assignment.

Apply now to join this travel OR nursing assignment in Akron, Ohio and bring your perioperative expertise to a supportive surgical team.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #505872. 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: OR

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