Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

Company: GHR Healthcare
Location: Akron
Posted on: March 27, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Akron, Ohio. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Med Surg - Discipline: RN - Start Date: 04/13/2026 - Duration: 13 weeks - 36 hours per week - Shift: 12 hours - Employment Type: Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nurse Opportunity in Akron, Ohio/n /n Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) travel job in Akron, Ohio — 13-week travel nursing contract, 12-hour day shifts, BLS & ACLS required. Join our travel nursing team and provide high-quality medical-surgical patient care in a welcoming community near downtown Akron (44308)./n /n/nJob Details/n /n - Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,620 - $1,700/n - Location: Akron, Ohio (44308) — travel nursing job in Ohio/n - Position: Medical-Surgical RN / Med/Surg Registered Nurse (Travel Nurse)/n - Employment Type: Travel Contract (Travel Nurse)/n - Duration: 13 weeks/n - Hours per Week: 36/n - Shift: 12 Hour Days (Day shift, 3 shifts per week)/n - Schedule: Every other weekend and every other holiday/n - Start Date: April 13, 2026/n /n/nJob Requirements/n /n - Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing/n - BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required prior to first shift/n - ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification required prior to first shift/n - Minimum 1 year of bedside clinical experience on a medical-surgical unit required (2 years bedside Med/Surg experience highly desired)/n - Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills for medical-surgical patient care/n /n/nResponsibilities/n /n - Perform comprehensive nursing assessments on all medical-surgical patients within 8 hours of admission/n - Develop individualized plans of care and coordinate with interdisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes/n - Provide direct patient care using the nursing process: assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating/n - Initiate discharge planning and provide patient teaching starting at admission to promote safe transitions of care/n - Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and in a timely manner/n - Promote patient and staff safety by following hospital policies, infection control, and safety protocols/n - Communicate changes in patient status to providers to ensure continuity and patient safety/n - Supervise and delegate tasks to ancillary nursing personnel while maintaining high standards of bedside care/n - Participate in team-building and quality improvement activities to support a positive unit culture/n - Maintain communication with management regarding supplies, equipment, and training needs/n - Assume charge nurse responsibilities as requested and support unit operations/n - Engage in ongoing professional development and continuing education to stay current in Med/Surg nursing best practices/n /n/n /n This travel nursing opportunity is ideal for experienced Medical-Surgical RNs seeking travel nurse assignments or Ohio nursing jobs in Akron. Apply now to join our healthcare team and advance your career as a Travel RN. Join our travel nursing team today — apply now!/n 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. GHR Healthcare Job ID 469735. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Med/Surg About GHR Healthcare For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.

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