Travel Nursing in Akron, OH

22 openings from $1,799–$2,810/week in Akron, OH — L&D, Peds - Emergency Room, PICU. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 4 furnished places to stay.

22 openings from $1,799–$2,810/week right now.

Housing in Akron

4 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.

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Cost of living in Akron

Prices in Akron, OH (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 7% lower overall.

Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.

Rent in Akron

The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Akron is $113 per night, plus up to $68 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). GSA names roughly 300 higher-cost destinations individually; Akron is not one, so the national standard rate applies. That is a maximum, not what agencies pay. Look up the exact rate for any ZIP code.

Licensing

Ohio is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not. Check your license with the compact checker.

Open assignments in Akron

• L&D RN — $1,799/week
• Peds - Emergency Room RN — $2,286/week
• PICU RN — $2,810/week
• LTAC RN — $1,915/week
• Med-Surg - Tele RN — $2,145/week
• Progressive Care Unit RN — $2,145/week
• Endoscopy RN — $2,113/week
• Cath Lab RN — $2,451/week

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Hospitals hiring in Akron

2 hospitals in Akron are hiring travel nurses, 20 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.

• Akron General Medical Center — 13 open · median $2,145/week advertised · 401 beds · 1.3★ (1)
• Akron Children's Hospital — 7 open · median $2,548/week advertised · 408 beds

Other cities in Ohio

• Columbus — 129 openings
• Cleveland — 74 openings
• Dayton — 39 openings
• Zanesville — 21 openings
• Mayfield Heights — 17 openings
• Toledo — 10 openings
• Garfield Heights — 8 openings
• Warrensville Heights — 8 openings

Resources

• Travel nursing in Ohio
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• Travel Nurse Housing Guide
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• Pay Calculator
• Stipend Calculator
• License Compact Checker

Common questions

How much do travel nurses make in Akron, OH?

Open assignments in Akron run $1,799 to $2,810 a week.

Do I need a Ohio nursing license?

Ohio is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not.

Is Akron expensive for travel nurses?

Against the national average, Akron runs housing 23% below and groceries and goods 6% below. The rest, utilities and services, sits within a few points of average. (BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.)

What is rent for a travel nurse in Akron?

The market rate for a one-bedroom in Akron is $875 a month (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2025, utilities included). CircleRN lists 4 furnished places here.

How much of a travel nurse package is tax-free in Akron?

The federal ceiling on untaxed lodging in Akron is $113 a night, plus up to $68 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). That is the national standard rate, which applies everywhere GSA has not named a higher-cost destination. That is a maximum, not what agencies pay, and stipends are only untaxed while you maintain a permanent tax home elsewhere.