Med/Surg | RN

Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) – 12-Hour Night Shift in Lorain, Ohio

Explore a rewarding 13-week travel nursing assignment for a Medical-Surgical RN in Lorain, Ohio. Join a collaborative acute-care team on a 32-bed Med/Surg/Oncology unit caring for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients while using strong assessment, prioritization, and care-coordination skills. Located along the Lake Erie shoreline, Lorain offers scenic waterfront views, parks, and a welcoming community atmosphere for healthcare professionals seeking travel nurse jobs in Northeast Ohio.

Travel RN Job Details

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Position: Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN)
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,800–$1,890
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts
• Weekly Hours: Approximately 36 hours
• Healthcare Setting: 32-bed acute-care Med/Surg/Oncology unit
• Patient Population: Adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
• Local Candidate Policy: This travel nursing assignment is not available to local candidates

Medical-Surgical RN Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of registered nursing experience
• Acute-care hospital experience preferred
• Current RN license in the state of practice or eligibility through a compact license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required before providing direct patient care
• National Institutes of Health (NIH) Stroke Certification required
• Successful completion of a dysrhythmia examination required
• Medical-Surgical or oncology nursing experience preferred but not required
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and time-management skills
• Ability to safely perform patient transfers and maneuver equipment in accordance with facility procedures
• BSN and certifications such as CMSRN, RN-BC, PCCN, or CCRN preferred

Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive physical and psychosocial assessments and document findings accurately.
• Develop, implement, prioritize, and evaluate individualized plans of care using the nursing process.
• Administer medications safely and monitor patients for therapeutic response and adverse effects.
• Provide medical-surgical and oncology patient care while recognizing changes in condition and escalating concerns appropriately.
• Perform IV starts, central venous catheter line draws, medication administration, and other unit-based nursing interventions.
• Provide care involving Alaris pumps, epidural and PCA pumps, Kangaroo pumps, wound vacs, high-flow oxygen, Hoyer lifts, and Arjo equipment.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team members, patients, and families to support safe transitions and discharge planning.
• Educate patients and support persons regarding diagnoses, treatments, medications, safety, and ongoing care needs.
• Promote patient safety, privacy, cultural inclusion, quality improvement, and evidence-based nursing practice.
• Delegate appropriately, collaborate with nursing staff, and maintain accountability for professional and delegated actions.

Apply now for this Medical-Surgical RN travel assignment in Lorain, Ohio, and join an experienced acute-care healthcare team in Northeast 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.