Are there other Med Surg travel nursing jobs near Akron, Ohio?
Yes! Advantis Medical frequently staffs Med Surg travel RN jobs in nearby areas. For your convenience, our similar jobs are sorted by distance so you can quickly review jobs that are close by.
If more than one contract looks like a fit, selecting “I’m Interested” on multiple assignments can give you more options to discuss with your recruiter.
What are the certification requirements for this Med Surg travel nurse job?
All Med Surg travel nurse jobs require Basic Life Support (BLS). Many facilities will also require Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Click "I’m Interested" to connect with a recruiter who can confirm exactly what’s needed for this role.
Does my Med Surg background meet the experience requirements for this job?
Travel Med Surg jobs typically require at least 2 years of recent experience caring for multiple patients with varied medical conditions and care needs. Facilities may also look for experience with post-operative care, patient education, discharge planning, or telemetry, depending on the unit. Click “I’m Interested” to connect with a recruiter about assignment-specific requirements.
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.
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.
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