Travel Acute Care Med Surg RN - $2,038 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Albany, Georgia. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg Discipline: RN Start Date: ASAP Duration: 24 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Days, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Aug 31, 2026 Length: 24 weeks Openings: 4 Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Acute Care unit requiring 2 years of specialty experience and NIHSS certification. Details Acute Care Med/Surg unit within a 483-bed hospital 14-bed unit with patient ratios of 1:6 for both day and night shifts Patient population includes diabetic, CHF, COPD, GI bleed, renal failure, and dialysis patients Also treats overflow post-surgical, amputation, debridement, wound care, DVT, ETOH, and psych patients Common medications administered include Lasix, Bumex, and Heparin CPAP used on unit, with BiPAP used only on night shift Support staff includes CNAs at approximately 1:12 ratio, who may be pulled for 1:1 or sitter duties LPNs and LPN-Cs also staff the floor Uses MEDITECH EMR charting system 12-hour day shifts from 7a-7p with clock-in window of 6:45-7:15 Every other weekend required Schedule rotates with permanent staff Floating required to acute care, cardio, or EC units to support medical or acute care patient holds 48 guaranteed hours per week over a 24-week assignment 16 hours of orientation provided Requirements Active RN license (GA state or compact) currently in hand Current certifications: BLS (AHA) and NIHSS required; ACLS preferred Minimum 2 years of experience required in Med/Surg specialty At least 1 prior travel assignment required Experience at a large, high-acuity, high-turnover, fast-paced organization required (no Critical Access Hospital experience) Strong focus on patient satisfaction, quality of care, and patient safety required Nails may only be polished; no artificial or shellac nails permitted due to CLABSI risk reduction Additional Information Provide primary care nursing to a diverse medical-surgical patient population Nurses are not required to read telemetry strips, as monitoring is conducted on a separate unit Approved scrub colors include Caribbean blue top and bottom, white top with Caribbean blue bottom, or all white top and bottom Strict attendance policy in place, along with a no-bags-at-the-nurses-station rule (lockers with personal locks permitted) Must reside outside a strict 75-mile radius of the facility to be eligible for placement Not eligible for placement if previously employed by the hospital within the last 12 months Cancellation policy requires 12 hours notice every 2 weeks American Traveler Job ID P-741614. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.