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LTAC | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareAkron, OHTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Akron, OH
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 16, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$49.86
Weekly
$1,795
Yearly (full-time)
$93,340
Start date
November 2, 2026

This job pays about $49.86/hour — 26% 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

Registered Nurse (RN) – Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) Night Shift Contract in Akron, Ohio

Apply now for a Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) Registered Nurse contract in Akron, Ohio. Provide compassionate, clinically focused night-shift nursing care to patients with complex medical needs while supporting safety, rehabilitation, continuity of care, and positive outcomes.

Join a dedicated long-term acute care nursing team in a collaborative, on-site healthcare setting. Located in Northeast Ohio, Akron offers a welcoming community with access to beautiful parks, outdoor recreation, arts and cultural attractions, and convenient connections to the greater Cleveland area.

Registered Nurse Contract Job Details

  • Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC)
  • Location: Akron, Ohio
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,750–$1,840
  • Start Date: November 2, 2026
  • Assignment Length: 13 weeks
  • Shift: 12-hour night shifts
  • Schedule: 3 shifts per week, approximately 36 hours per week
  • Openings: 2
  • Work Setting: On-site long-term acute care facility

LTAC Registered Nurse Job Requirements

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure applicable to Ohio practice
  • At least 1 year of professional bedside nursing experience required; 2 years of bedside clinical experience strongly preferred
  • Previous long-term acute care or complex-care nursing experience required
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required before the first shift
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required before the first shift
  • Demonstrated ability to provide safe, organized, patient-centered care in a complex-care setting
  • Strong communication, delegation, prioritization, and clinical documentation skills

Long-Term Acute Care RN Responsibilities

  • Complete comprehensive nursing assessments within the required timeframe and use findings to develop individualized plans of care.
  • Deliver direct patient care using the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
  • Monitor patient status, recognize changes in condition, and communicate pertinent information promptly to the appropriate care team members.
  • Document assessments, interventions, patient responses, care coordination, and outcomes accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, rehabilitation professionals, and the interdisciplinary team to support recovery and quality outcomes.
  • Initiate discharge planning at admission and provide education that prepares patients and families for continued care.
  • Provide direction, training, and appropriate supervision to nursing assistants, practical nurses, and orienting staff.
  • Delegate effectively, prioritize care activities, and manage time and resources to meet patient needs.
  • Promote patient and staff safety by following infection prevention, safe patient handling, fall prevention, and workplace safety practices.
  • Contribute to a calm, respectful, team-oriented environment for patients, families, and colleagues.
  • Assume charge responsibilities after orientation when requested and participate in ongoing professional development.

Apply now to join this Akron, Ohio LTAC nursing team and make a meaningful difference as a night-shift Registered Nurse.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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