
Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Akron, OH
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 23, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $54.44
- Weekly
- $1,960
- Yearly (full-time)
- $101,920
- Contract length
- 18 weeks
- Start date
- 10/23/2026
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.
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 Tele Registered Nurse – Night Shift Contract in Akron, Ohio
Join a dynamic Med/Surg Telemetry team in Akron, OH, and provide high-quality patient care in a supportive hospital setting. This 18-week travel nursing contract offers a consistent night shift schedule, strong clinical experience, and the opportunity to work in a welcoming Northeast Ohio community with easy access to parks, local culture, and nearby metro areas.
Job Details
- Position: Travel Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing Contract
- Location: Akron, OH 44307
- Start Date: 10/23/2026
- Duration: 18 weeks
- Shift: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Shift Duration: 12 hours
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910 - $2,010
- Orientation: 16 hours
- Schedule: Auto-offer opportunity with contract options available
Job Requirements
- Active permanent Ohio RN license or compact license in hand at time of submission
- Minimum of 1 year of combined permanent Med/Surg Telemetry nursing experience
- Active BLS and ACLS certifications required
- NIHSS certification preferred or required per unit standards
- Manager, ANM, supervisor, or director reference in the specialty from the past 12 months
- Ability to successfully complete ECG rhythm recognition and safeMedicate during orientation
- Required certifications must be active and in hand at time of submission
- Travel nurses must submit to one job at a time within the health system
- Completion of BCI/FBI prints within 48 hours of signing contract
- Compliance with all required screening and facility onboarding steps
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to medical-surgical and telemetry patients
- Monitor cardiac rhythms and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
- Administer medications and treatments in accordance with standards of practice
- Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team to support patient outcomes
- Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and in a timely manner
- Support a patient-centered environment focused on quality, safety, and teamwork
- Maintain compliance with unit procedures, onboarding requirements, and ongoing competency expectations
Apply now to explore this Med/Surg Tele RN travel job in Akron, Ohio and join a healthcare team committed to excellent patient care.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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