Local Contract Nurse RN - Med Surg - $55-59 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: 07/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical/Surgical (Med/Surg)

Location: Akron, Ohio
Facility: Akron Campus – H5 Medical/Surgical Unit
Contract Length: July 19, 2026 – October 17, 2026 (13 Weeks)
Shift: Nights | 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (3x12s)
Openings: 3
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (Travel/Contract)
Interview: Required

Position Overview

We are seeking experienced Medical/Surgical Registered Nurses (RNs) to join a fast-paced 36-bed Med/Surg unit at Akron Campus. This unit provides comprehensive care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients with a wide variety of medical and surgical conditions. Candidates must be adaptable, clinically strong, and comfortable caring for diverse patient populations while maintaining high-quality patient outcomes.

Unit Highlights

The H5 Medical/Surgical unit specializes in caring for patients requiring hospitalization for:

• General Surgery
• Colorectal Surgery
• General Abdominal Surgery
• Mastectomy & Thyroidectomy
• Urology & Uro-Gynecology
• Women's Health & Gynecology
• Gynecologic Oncology
• Plastic Surgery
• ENT Surgery
• Trauma
• Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Orthopedic & Spine/Neuro Overflow
• Obstetrical Complications including:
  • Preeclampsia
  • Hyperemesis
  • Intrauterine Fetal Demise (IUFD)
  • Substance Abuse Withdrawal During Pregnancy
  • Diabetic Pregnancies

Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: Typically 1:5–6

This is a high-acuity, fast-paced environment where nurses must be comfortable managing changing patient assignments throughout their shift.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care to medical and surgical patients.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and ongoing monitoring.
• Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care plans.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment and discharge planning.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the Epic electronic medical record.
• Float to other appropriate units as required.
• Respond efficiently in a dynamic, high-volume clinical environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum 2 years of recent Medical/Surgical nursing experience .
• Recent Epic EMR experience within the last 12 months (must be listed on resume).
• Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program .
• Current BLS Certification (AHA).
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to float to other units as needed.

About Encode INC

At Encode, we empower organizations and individuals through innovative, human-centric workforce and technology solutions. With decades of experience and a proven track record, we deliver more than just healthcare staffing, we provide integrated, strategic support across industries, with particular strength in federal and government contracts.

Benefits

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