Local Contract Nurse RN - Med Surg - $60-64 per hour

Encode INC is seeking a local contract nurse RN Med Surg for a local contract nursing job in Akron, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/15/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Now Hiring: Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN)
 

Location: Akron Campus, Akron, Ohio
Department: 6 West (6W) – Medical/Surgical
Job Type: Travel Contract
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
️ Contract Dates: November 15, 2026 – February 13, 2027
⏰ Shift: Night Shift | 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Open Positions: 1
⚡ Start: ASAP
Experience Required: Minimum 2 years of recent Medical-Surgical nursing experience
 

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) to join the team at Akron Campus. The RN will provide comprehensive nursing care to geriatric patients aged 65 and older who require acute inpatient care, close observation, and diagnostic testing. The unit also accommodates overflow medical and surgical patients.
 

The ideal candidate will have strong medical-surgical nursing skills, recent Epic and phlebotomy experience, and the ability to deliver patient-centered care in a fast-paced hospital environment.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients with acute medical and surgical conditions.
• Assess, monitor, and document patients' health status and responses to treatment.
• Care for geriatric patients with conditions such as gastrointestinal bleeding, urinary tract infections, pneumonia, congestive heart failure, infections, trauma, altered mental status, and failure to thrive.
• Support age-friendly care practices based on the 4Ms framework: What Matters, Medication, Mentation, and Mobility.
• Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and facility protocols.
• Perform phlebotomy, draw blood samples, and maintain IV access.
• Monitor patients for changes in condition and promptly communicate concerns to the healthcare team.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to promote patient safety, recovery, and overall well-being.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using the Epic electronic health record system.
• Float to other units as required by facility needs.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent Medical-Surgical RN experience.
• Active Ohio or multistate RN license.
• Nursing degree from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited program.
• Epic experience within the last 12 months.
• Phlebotomy experience within the last 12 months.
• Ability to draw blood and maintain IV access.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and patient-care skills.
• Willingness to float as required.

Required Certification

• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Unit Details

• Unit: 6 West (6W)
• Facility: Akron Campus
• Bed Capacity: 28 beds
• Patient Population: Primarily geriatric patients aged 65 and older, with medical and surgical overflow patients.
• Patient-to-Nurse Ratio: Approximately 1:5–6
• Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Floating: Required

The unit emphasizes age-friendly care through the 4Ms framework, focusing on medication management, mobility, cognitive well-being, and individual patient priorities while addressing acute medical needs.
 

Important Submission Requirements

• RTO must be disclosed at the time of submission.
• Maximum requested time off: 7 days for the entire assignment.
• No RTO is permitted during the first two weeks of the assignment.
• Block-scheduling requests will not be accepted.
• Epic and phlebotomy experience within the last 12 months must be clearly listed on the resume.
• Candidates must hold a nursing degree from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited program. Other accreditation pathways will not be accepted for this position.
• Interviews are required. Please provide the candidate's available interview dates and times during submission.
• Candidates must complete the required facility competency assessments, skills checklist, Medical-Surgical and specialty exams, and other onboarding requirements.

Additional Information

This is a 13-week contract opportunity for a skilled Medical-Surgical RN interested in providing high-quality care to geriatric and acute-care patients. Candidates must be comfortable with phlebotomy, IV maintenance, electronic documentation, and floating as needed.
 

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply!

About Encode INC

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• Referral bonus
• Life insurance
• Medical benefits