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Burn | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareAkron, OHTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Akron, OH
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Sep 9, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$62.50
Weekly
$2,250
Yearly (full-time)
$117,000
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
09/28/2026

This job pays about $62.50/hour — 58% 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 Registered Nurse – Burn ICU in Akron, Ohio

Travel Registered Nurse needed for a high-acuity Burn ICU assignment in Akron, Ohio. Join a respected Magnet healthcare environment, care for patients across the lifespan, and make a meaningful impact every shift in this 13-week critical care nursing opportunity.

Job Details

  • Location: Akron, OH 44302 — a welcoming Northeast Ohio location for your next travel assignment
  • Assignment Type: Travel RN / Registered Nurse
  • Specialty: Burn ICU / Critical Care Nursing
  • Start Date: 09/28/2026
  • End Date: 12/28/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,250 - $2,370
  • Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
  • Shifts Per Week: 3
  • Weekly Hours: 36
  • Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend; 6 weekend shifts per 6 weeks
  • Orientation: 24 hours
  • Unit Census: Approximately 8 patients daily
  • Setting: Burn ICU with floating to competent units as needed

Job Requirements

  • Active Ohio RN license required at time of submission
  • BSN required
  • Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience required
  • Current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required
  • Experience with burn care, ventilators, arterial lines, sedation, and vasopressor medications
  • Comfort caring for adult and pediatric patients with complex medical needs
  • Experience with Epic charting preferred
  • Ability to float to PICU, TCU, Adolescent, and School Age units as needed
  • Strong critical thinking skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment

Responsibilities

  • Provide skilled, compassionate care to burn patients with acute and complex conditions
  • Manage patients requiring sedation, ventilator support, and vasopressor therapy
  • Perform and assist with arterial line management, wound care, dressing changes, and extensive burn-related treatments
  • Monitor and support patients with multisystem needs, including adults and children
  • Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, social services, and other interdisciplinary teams
  • Float to appropriate units based on staffing and census needs
  • Maintain accurate documentation and follow established clinical and safety protocols
  • Support a patient-centered environment focused on quality outcomes, teamwork, and excellent nursing care

Apply now to explore this Burn ICU travel nursing job in Akron, Ohio, and join a healthcare team that values expertise, collaboration, and compassionate care.

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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