
Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Akron, OH
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Aug 13, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $53.06
- Weekly
- $1,910
- Yearly (full-time)
- $99,320
This job pays about $53.06/hour — 34% 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
Med-Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse Travel Assignment in Akron, Ohio
Travel RN opportunity in Akron, OH 44307, a welcoming Northeast Ohio community with a convenient location and easy access to local parks, dining, and city amenities: bring your acute care and telemetry nursing skills to a rewarding Med/Surg Tele assignment. Join a fast-paced hospital environment where strong assessment skills, teamwork, and patient advocacy make a real impact every day.
Overview
This Med-Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse travel assignment is ideal for an RN who thrives in a dynamic acute care setting and enjoys supporting patients through every stage of recovery. If you are looking for a steady night shift schedule, a collaborative care environment, and the chance to grow your clinical experience, this travel nursing job in Akron, Ohio offers an excellent next step.
Job Details
- Specialty: Med/Surg Telemetry
- Employment Type: Travel RN
- Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
- Schedule: 3 shifts per week / 36 hours per week
- Assignment Length: 18 weeks
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,910 - $2,010
- Location: Akron, OH 44307
- Orientation: 16 hours
Job Requirements
- Active Ohio RN license or compact license in hand at time of submission
- Minimum of 18 months of recent Med/Surg Telemetry nursing experience
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
- NIHSS certification required
- One reference from a manager, assistant nurse manager, supervisor, or director in the specialty within the past 12 months
- Ability to complete ECG rhythm recognition and SafeMedicate assessments during orientation
- Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and adaptability in an acute care hospital setting
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, high-quality nursing care to medical-surgical and telemetry patients
- Monitor cardiac rhythms and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
- Perform thorough assessments, administer medications, and support individualized care plans
- Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote positive patient outcomes
- Document care accurately and maintain strong clinical communication throughout the shift
- Deliver compassionate bedside care in a fast-paced acute care environment
Why Apply
- Competitive weekly pay for a travel nursing assignment
- 12-hour night shift schedule with consistent weekly hours
- Opportunity to expand your med/surg telemetry nursing experience
- Work in a supportive healthcare setting in Akron, Ohio
Apply now to join this Med/Surg Telemetry RN travel opportunity in Akron, Ohio and take the next step in your nursing career.
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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