Job Description
First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Akron, Ohio.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Psychiatric
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/14/2025
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Title - Gero-Psych Registered Nurse (RN)
Location- Akron, Ohio
Department- Geropsych—BHP 4th floor
Start/End Date- 12/14/2025 – 03/14/2026 (13 Weeks)
Shift 19:00 - 07:30 (Night Shift)
Required Qualifications:
- Experience: Minimum of 2+ years of recent nursing experience is required.
- Education: Formal Education Required: Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing or a school accepted for candidacy status from an accrediting body.
- Certifications:
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- CPI Blue Card from the Crisis Prevention Institute is required for submission.
- EHR Proficiency: Must have Epic experience within the last 1 year. Please list Epic experience and the last facility where it was used on the resume.
Work Details:
- Shift: Night Shift (19:00 - 07:30).
- On-Call: Not required.
- Floating: Float to other units is required.
- Schedule: Block schedule requests will not be accepted.
Submission Requirements:
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RTO (Requested Time Off): RTO must be included at the time of submission. Only accepting a maximum of 7 days of RTO.
- Interview: An interview is required for this position
Job Summary\nWe are seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week long-term assignment in the Geropsychiatric unit at the Akron Campus in Ohio. This role requires a dedicated professional with a minimum of two years of recent experience, strong psychiatric nursing skills, and the ability to work effectively with geriatric patients.\nSUM-2720
About First Connect Health
At First Connect Health, we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do.
By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry.
But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because:
- ✅ Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey.
- ✅ Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals.
- ✅ Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences.
- ✅ Personalized Support: Our recruiters take the time to understand your needs, guiding you with care, respect, and responsiveness at every step.
When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Sick pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Weekly pay
- Referral bonus