Acute | Registered Nurse | 13-Week Travel RN Contract – Akron, OH
Compensation
$1,910.00 - 2,010.00/week
Acute RN Details
Location
Address : Akron, OH, 44307
Job Description
Acute Care/PCU Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift Travel Nursing Contract in Akron, Ohio
Join a dedicated progressive care team as an Acute Care Registered Nurse in Akron, Ohio. This 13-week PCU travel nursing job offers consistent night shifts, meaningful patient care, and the opportunity to expand your acute-care experience in a welcoming Northeast Ohio community known for its parks, arts, cultural attractions, and convenient access to the greater Cleveland area.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Position: Acute Care Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
- Location: Akron, Ohio
- Schedule: 3 shifts per week
- Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
- Weekly Hours: 36 hours
- Contract: 13-week travel nursing contract
- Start Date: October 23, 2026
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,910–$2,010
- Holiday Coverage: Every other holiday
- Orientation: Facility orientation includes ECG rhythm recognition and medication-safety assessments
Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio or an active compact-state license held in hand at the time of submission
- At least 1 year of permanent professional nursing experience in a PCU, progressive care, acute-care, or stepdown setting
- Active BLS and ACLS certifications required
- NIHSS certification preferred or required based on assignment requirements
- Strong ECG rhythm-recognition skills and the ability to successfully complete required orientation assessments
- Recent professional reference from a manager, assistant nurse manager, supervisor, or director within the specialty
- Ability to provide safe, compassionate patient care in a fast-paced acute-care environment
Acute Care RN Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in a progressive care or stepdown unit
- Monitor patients with complex medical needs and promptly identify changes in condition
- Interpret cardiac rhythms and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to support timely interventions
- Administer medications and treatments safely in accordance with established standards and protocols
- Complete focused and comprehensive patient assessments, care planning, documentation, and education
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, providers, and other members of the healthcare team
- Promote a safe, respectful, and patient-centered care environment throughout the night shift
Apply now to join the healthcare team as a PCU Registered Nurse and begin your next travel nursing assignment in Akron, Ohio.
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.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.