
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
- $54.44
- Weekly
- $1,960
- Yearly (full-time)
- $101,920
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
Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel Contract in Akron, Ohio
Join a dynamic Med/Surg Telemetry team in Akron, Ohio, where you’ll provide high-quality patient care in a well-established acute care hospital. This travel Registered Nurse opportunity offers a supportive environment, a steady night schedule, and the chance to practice in a city known for its strong healthcare community, accessible amenities, and convenient Midwest location. If you’re an experienced Med/Surg Telemetry RN looking for your next rewarding travel nursing assignment, this could be a great fit.
Job Details
- Specialty: Med/Surg Telemetry RN
- Setting: Acute care hospital
- Location: Akron, OH 44307
- Contract Length: Approximately 18 weeks
- Schedule: 3 shifts per week
- Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts
- Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week
- Orientation: 16 hours
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910-$2,010
Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Minimum of 18 months of recent Med/Surg Telemetry nursing experience
- Active Permanent Ohio RN license or compact RN license in hand at time of submission
- Current AHA BLS and ACLS certification required
- NIHSS certification preferred/required based on unit expectations
- Experience working in an acute care Med/Surg Telemetry setting
- One manager, assistant nurse manager, supervisor, or director reference from the specialty within the past 12 months
- Completion of required pre-start compliance items and onboarding modules
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, compassionate, and evidence-based nursing care to Med/Surg Telemetry patients
- Monitor telemetry rhythms and respond appropriately to changes in patient status
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans
- Administer medications and treatments according to unit standards and physician orders
- Collaborate with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, and fellow nurses to support positive patient outcomes
- Maintain accurate documentation and uphold clinical quality and patient safety standards
- Support a fast-paced inpatient environment with professionalism, teamwork, and adaptability
Why Consider This Travel Nursing Opportunity?
- Competitive weekly pay for experienced telemetry nurses
- Opportunity to work in a respected Ohio healthcare setting
- Travel RN assignment with a consistent night schedule
- Supportive team environment in an acute care hospital
Apply now to take the next step in your travel nursing career and join a healthcare team in Akron, Ohio today!
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.
Applying is free. ReferHire lists openings from staffing agencies; when you are hired through our link, the agency may pay us a referral fee. It never reduces your pay. Never pay anyone for a job offer.