Labor and Delivery Travel Nurse Job in Akron, OH | Nights (3x12)
Summa Health System - Akron Campus
Akron, OH
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Travel RN
Labor and Delivery Nurse in Akron, OH
Weekly Pay
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$2,408
Specialty
Labor and Delivery
Travel · RN
Shift
Nights
3×12 hrs
Start Date
ASAP
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This Labor and Delivery travel nurse job in Akron, Ohio, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Summa Health System - Akron Campus. This role pays $2,408 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: Summa Health System - Akron Campus
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Location: Akron, OH 44304 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Nights (3x12)
- EMR System: Epic
Responsibilities
- Monitor and interpret maternal and fetal status, including electronic fetal monitoring, escalating concerns promptly
- Support patients through labor, delivery, and immediate postpartum recovery
- Administer medications and manage IV therapy, including oxytocin titration as ordered and per facility protocol
- Provide immediate newborn care and support neonatal resuscitation per NRP guidelines
Travel Labor and Delivery Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent Labor and Delivery experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Ohio and national regulatory bodies.
Summa Health — Akron Campus — Akron, OH
Akron, OH
Summa Health's Akron Campus (formerly Akron City Hospital) is a large tertiary teaching hospital and the flagship of Summa Health, serving as the tertiary transfer hub for the entire system. It runs major trauma and cardiovascular programs in a tertiary academic setting.
- A Level I Trauma Center with 24/7 in-house fellowship-trained trauma surgeons, taking transfers from across the Summa system. Read More
- Magnet recognition (ANCC) at the Akron Campus, designated in 2011 and redesignated in 2016 and 2021.
- A Certified (thrombectomy-capable) Stroke Center and a Certified Chest Pain Center with PCI.
- The Summa Health Heart & Vascular Institute, with cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, structural-heart procedures (TAVR/MitraClip), and a hybrid OR.
- A NEOMED-affiliated teaching hospital with roughly 20 ACGME residency and fellowship programs, plus nationally recognized obstetrics and a behavioral-health pavilion.
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FAQs – Labor and Delivery Travel Nurse Jobs Near Akron, OH
What certifications do travel L&D jobs require?
Most travel L&D jobs require Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and a current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) provider card. Many facilities also require an intermediate or advanced fetal monitoring course.
What experience do facilities look for in L&D travel nurses?
Facilities generally want recent labor and delivery experience with fetal monitoring, labor progression, inductions, obstetric emergencies, and higher-risk pregnancies. Experience with magnesium sulfate, preterm labor, hypertensive disorders, and other common L&D scenarios may also be important depending on the unit’s acuity. Travelers should clearly describe the types of patients and deliveries they have managed independently.
How can an L&D nurses responsibilities differ between travel assignments?
The scope of an L&D role can vary significantly by hospital. Some units focus primarily on labor and delivery, while others expect nurses to cover antepartum, postpartum, couplet care, newborn stabilization, or surgical delivery responsibilities. Understanding the areas you may cover can help you compare the assignment with your recent experience and determine whether it is a strong clinical match.
Can I work this Ohio travel assignment on my compact license?
Yes—an active multistate RN license covers this assignment because Ohio is a Nurse Licensure Compact state. Otherwise, endorsement through the Ohio Board of Nursing adds two Ohio-specific steps: a criminal-records check and two contact hours covering Ohio nursing law and rules. Our Ohio Nursing License Guide has current fees, timelines, and step-by-step instructions.
Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Licensing in Ohio
Compact license accepted. Ohio is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, and our team handles endorsement and renewals for you.
See the Ohio Licensing Center →
Explore Akron, OH
Akron, OH supports a diverse metropolitan healthcare market framed by the University of Akron and expansive natural landscapes. Cuyahoga Falls, Barberton, and Stow serve as practical residential bases just outside the primary city center. Continuous patient admissions at Summa Health System and Cleveland Clinic Akron General require steady traveler integration across intensive care and complex surgical suites. Connections to SR-8 and I-77 keep cross-town trips contained for highly predictable daily commutes between these neighboring suburbs and the medical districts. Travel nurses frequently explore the nearby Cuyahoga Valley National Park to decompress away from the hospital setting. The robust clinical infrastructure in this region guarantees a reliable pipeline of Midwestern contract opportunities.
Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard
At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
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Travel Labor and Delivery · Akron, OH · $2,408 /wk