Med/Surg | Registered Nurse

Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) Jobs - 13-Week Contract in Akron, OhioJoin a collaborative healthcare team as a Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) in an inpatient rehabilitation setting in Akron, Ohio. This 13-week travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an adaptable RN who values patient safety, interdisciplinary teamwork, evidence-based nursing practice, and helping patients achieve meaningful recovery goals. Akron offers a welcoming community, vibrant neighborhoods, cultural attractions, and convenient access to parks and outdoor recreation. Travel Nursing Job Details

Healthcare Setting: Inpatient rehabilitation Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,660-$1,750

Shift Duration: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m.-7:30 a.m. Weekend/Holiday Schedule: Every other weekend and every other holiday

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in OhioAt least 1 year of bedside clinical nursing experience required; 2 years preferred Medical-surgical nursing or inpatient rehabilitation experience preferred Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required before the first shift Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required before the first shift Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and time-management skills Ability to work night shifts and meet every-other-weekend and holiday scheduling requirements Medical-Surgical RN Responsibilities Complete comprehensive nursing assessments within established admission timeframes and develop individualized plans of care. Deliver direct patient care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Support patients and families through education related to diagnoses, treatment plans, safety, medications, and discharge needs. Participate in interdisciplinary rehabilitation planning and communicate timely patient updates during team conferences. Document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and changes in condition accurately and promptly. Initiate discharge planning from admission and prepare patients and caregivers for a safe transition home or to the next level of care. Communicate changes in patient status to physicians, charge nurses, and other members of the care team to promote continuity and patient safety. Delegate appropriately and provide direction, training, and support to nursing assistants and other ancillary personnel. Promote safe patient handling, infection prevention, fall prevention, and a safe environment for patients and staff. Prioritize care, manage resources responsibly, and contribute to a positive, respectful, team-oriented unit culture. Assume charge responsibilities after orientation as requested and pursue ongoing professional development. Apply now to join this Akron, Ohio travel nursing team as a Med/Surg Registered Nurse and help patients achieve meaningful rehabilitation goals.