Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $1,920 per week
Specialty: Med Surg • Discipline: RN • Start Date: 09/20/2026 • Duration: 10 weeks • 36 hours per week • Shift: 12 hours, nights • Employment Type: Travel
About the role
Summa Health System – Akron Campus, previously known as Akron City Hospital, is located in downtown Akron and has achieved national recognition as a provider of quality, compassionate healthcare. This 36-bed medical/surgical unit provides 24/7 nursing care to patients from adolescents (17 years and older) to geriatric who require hospitalization or nursing intervention. The primary focus is on patients with general and/or surgical needs in the areas of:
- General Surgery
- Colorectal surgery
- General abdominal surgeries
- Mastectomy
- Thyroidectomy
- Urology
- Women’s Health
- Gynecology
- Uro-Gyn
- Gyn oncology
- Plastics
- ENT
- Trauma
- Cardiothoracic
- Orthopedic
- Spinal/neuro overflow
The unit also provides care for women experiencing obstetrical issues such as intra-uterine fetal demise, preeclampsia mothers, hyperemesis, pregnant women experiencing substance abuse withdrawal, and diabetic pregnancies. Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:5/6. We are looking for a strong nurse who can adapt to receiving different patients throughout their shift in a very fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide 24/7 nursing care to medical/surgical patients aged 17 and older
- Perform phlebotomy and start IVs
- Utilize EPIC electronic health record system
- Adapt to varying patient assignments in a fast-paced environment
- Work scheduled shifts as needed by the unit (no block shifts allowed)
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Nursing degree accredited by ACEN or CCNE
- 2 years of surgical tele unit experience (work history must reflect in equipment and procedures section)
- EPIC skills
- Phlebotomy skills
- IV insertion skills
- Flexibility to work the posted dates and schedule per unit needs
- Maximum 7 days requested time off (RTO), not within the first two weeks of contract
- Valid Social Security Number (SSN)
- Date of Birth (DOB) required
- Copy of driver’s license
Location
Nestled in northeastern Ohio, Akron boasts a variety of attractions and activities year-round. Home to a large performing arts, culture, and museum scene, there are always exciting gallery events and art shows to attend. Head outdoors to experience the Akron Zoo, where you can visit over 700 animals. With its extensive hospital network, Akron offers plenty of opportunity and adventure.
Pay
Pay Rate: $1,872.00 - $1,968.00 per week. Pay package is based on 12-hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
Benefits
- Competitive pay rates
- Free, quality, private housing
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) and Flex Spending
- Life Insurance
- Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
- Free Continuing Education
- Referral bonus program