Med Surg Travel Nurse Job in Akron, OH | Days (3x12)
Summa Health System - Akron Campus
Akron, OH
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Travel RN
Med Surg Nurse in Akron, OH
Weekly Pay
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$2,079
Specialty
Med Surg
Travel · RN
Shift
Days
3×12 hrs
Start Date
10/18
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This Med Surg travel nurse job in Akron, Ohio, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel Med Surg Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Summa Health System - Akron Campus. This role pays $2,079 per week and follows a Days 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: Days (3x12)
- EMR System: Epic
Responsibilities
- Manage a varied caseload of patients with acute and chronic medical-surgical conditions, including postoperative care when assigned
- Perform thorough assessments and monitor for changes in condition, escalating concerns promptly
- Administer medications, IV therapy, and treatments as ordered
- Coordinate admissions, discharges, and transfers with the interdisciplinary care team
Travel Med Surg Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent Med Surg 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 – Med Surg Travel Nurse Jobs Near Akron, OH
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.
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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 Med Surg · Akron, OH · $2,079 /wk