
Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Akron, OH
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 16, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $54.44
- Weekly
- $1,960
- Yearly (full-time)
- $101,920
- Start date
- November 13, 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.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Ohio right now
- 1,785 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Ohio from 6 agencies, 64 of them in Akron.
- Pay in these listings: $14.59 – $196/hour, median $55.28/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Ohio: $39.67/hour ($82,514/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: MAS Medical Staffing ($80.00/hour across 7 jobs).
Job description
Travel Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift in Akron, Ohio
Join our healthcare team as a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) supporting an acute-care Medical-Surgical Telemetry unit in Akron, Ohio. This 13-week travel nursing contract offers consistent night shifts, a collaborative hospital environment, and the opportunity to provide high-quality care to adult medical-surgical and telemetry patients. Akron is a vibrant Northeast Ohio community with convenient access to healthcare, cultural attractions, outdoor recreation, and nearby metropolitan areas.
Travel Nurse Job Details
- Nursing Specialty: Medical-Surgical Telemetry
- Location: Akron, Ohio
- Employment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
- Start Date: November 13, 2026
- End Date: February 12, 2027
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910–$2,010
- Schedule: 3 shifts per week
- Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Healthcare Setting: On-site acute-care hospital environment
Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN Job Requirements
- At least 1 year of recent permanent Medical-Surgical Telemetry nursing experience
- Active Registered Nurse license in Ohio or an active compact-state license in hand at the time of submission
- Active BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association
- NIHSS certification
- One recent professional reference from a manager, assistant nurse manager, supervisor, or director in the specialty, preferably from the past 12 months
- Ability to complete required background screening, health screening, and onboarding documentation
- Required COVID-19 and influenza vaccination documentation, with medical or religious exemptions considered according to applicable requirements
- Successful completion of ECG rhythm recognition and medication-safety assessments during orientation
Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, compassionate nursing care to adult Medical-Surgical Telemetry patients during overnight shifts
- Assess patient conditions, recognize changes in status, and promptly escalate clinical concerns
- Monitor cardiac rhythms and vital signs while responding appropriately to telemetry findings
- Administer medications and treatments in accordance with established standards and provider orders
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans
- Collaborate with providers and the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate treatment and discharge planning
- Accurately document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and care plans in the electronic medical record
- Provide patient and family education, including medication, treatment, and discharge instructions
- Promote a safe patient environment and support effective handoff communication
Apply now for this Travel Registered Nurse opportunity and join an acute-care healthcare team in Akron, Ohio.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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