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Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareAkron, OHTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Akron, OH
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 1, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$54.44
Weekly
$1,960
Yearly (full-time)
$101,920
Start date
October 23, 2026

This job pays about $54.44/hour — 37% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Ohio ($39.67/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

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Job description

Travel Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) – Akron, Ohio

Join a collaborative acute-care team as a Travel Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse in Akron, Ohio. This on-site nursing contract is ideal for a confident telemetry RN who enjoys caring for diverse medical-surgical patients while providing attentive cardiac monitoring, clinical expertise, and compassionate bedside care. Located in Northeast Ohio, Akron offers an engaging community with convenient access to parks, cultural attractions, local dining, and the greater Cleveland area.

Travel RN Job Details

  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910–$2,010
  • Location: Akron, Ohio
  • Healthcare Setting: On-site hospital Med/Surg Telemetry unit
  • Contract: 13 weeks
  • Start Date: October 23, 2026
  • End Date: January 22, 2027
  • Shifts per Week: 3
  • Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
  • Schedule: 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.; 36 hours per week

Med/Surg Telemetry RN Job Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license with a permanent Ohio license or compact-state license in hand at the time of submission
  • At least 1 year of combined permanent Med/Surg Telemetry nursing experience
  • Active BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications; certifications must be current and in hand
  • One professional reference from a manager, assistant nurse manager, supervisor, or director in the specialty, completed within the past 12 months
  • Successful completion of required background screening, fingerprinting, drug screening, and health documentation
  • COVID-19 and influenza vaccination required, with applicable medical or religious exemptions considered
  • Successful completion of ECG rhythm recognition and safe medication assessments during orientation
  • Ability to complete required fingerprinting within 48 hours of contract signing

Travel Nurse Responsibilities

  • Deliver safe, individualized nursing care to patients on a medical-surgical telemetry unit
  • Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and recognize changes in patient condition
  • Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, escalating concerns promptly to the appropriate clinical team
  • Administer medications and treatments in accordance with orders, policies, and evidence-based nursing practice
  • Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
  • Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatments, medications, and discharge instructions
  • Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and support continuity of care
  • Promote patient safety, infection prevention, fall prevention, and quality outcomes throughout each shift

Apply now for this Travel Registered Nurse opportunity in Akron, Ohio, and join a dedicated Med/Surg Telemetry healthcare team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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