
Acute | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Akron, OH
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Aug 24, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $65.83
- Weekly
- $2,370
- Yearly (full-time)
- $123,240
This job pays about $65.83/hour — 66% 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
Registered Nurse - CVOR Travel Assignment in Akron, Ohio
CVOR Registered Nurse travel job in Akron, OH: Join a fast-paced cardiovascular operating room team supporting open heart and vascular procedures on a 13-week travel nursing assignment.
Overview
This travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced CVOR Registered Nurse who thrives in a high-acuity surgical environment. You will support open heart and vascular procedures, including wired vascular cases, while working alongside a skilled surgical team. Based in Akron, Ohio, this assignment offers the chance to work in a vibrant Northeast Ohio community with a welcoming local culture, great regional access, and plenty to enjoy outside of work.
Job Details
- Position: Registered Nurse - CVOR
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
- Location: Akron, OH
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,370 - $2,500
- Schedule: 4x10-hour day shifts
- Shift Hours: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Hours Per Week: 40
- On-Call: Required; rotation details discussed during interview
- Orientation: 16 hours
Job Requirements
- Minimum 18 months of permanent experience in the specialty
- At least 2 years of recent CVOR nursing experience preferred
- Active Ohio RN license or compact license in hand at time of submission
- Current AHA BLS certification
- Recent manager, ANM, supervisor, or director reference in the specialty
- Experience scrubbing open heart and vascular cases, including wired vascular procedures
- Must complete required pre-start compliance steps and assessments
Responsibilities
- Scrub and support open heart and vascular procedures in the operating room
- Assist with high-acuity CVOR cases while maintaining a safe, sterile environment
- Prepare the OR and ensure supplies, equipment, and instruments are ready for procedures
- Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia, and perioperative team members
- Provide high-quality patient care throughout the surgical workflow
- Participate in on-call coverage as assigned
- Follow all facility standards, documentation expectations, and clinical protocols
Apply now to take the next step in your travel RN job career and join a dedicated cardiovascular operating room 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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