Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job

Overview Registered Nurse - Med Surg travel assignment in Atlanta, GA. Start date 08/17/2026 for a 13-week contract with guaranteed 36 hours per week, paid $1,630 to $1,684 per week. Shift is 2x3 Days. You’ll work on a hospital inpatient Med Surg unit serving adult and older adult patients, including trauma cases, with a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio on a 32-bed unit. This is a temporary travel assignment with an on-site, patient-care focus and standard acute-medication administration. Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $1,630–$1,684 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 2x3 Days
• Start date: 08/17/2026
• Setting: Inpatient Med Surg unit; adult/older adult population; trauma and acute care
• Location: Atlanta, GA, United States
• Assignment type: Travel - Temporary

Responsibilities

• Provide direct bedside nursing care for adult and older adult patients on a Med Surg unit, including trauma patients, with medications ordered by the physician (including heparin drips and other acute medications).
• Assess patients, monitor responses to treatment, administer medications, and document in the patient’s medical record per unit policy.
• Collaborate with physicians, charge nurses, case management, and rehabilitation teams; participate in rounds; support discharge planning and patient/family education.
• Utilize unit equipment such as gait belts, geriatric chairs, and available PT equipment to assist with mobility, safety, and rehabilitation goals.
• Maintain patient safety, follow infection control practices, and respond to clinical emergencies as part of the multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

• Active registered nurse (RN) license; current licensure in the United States (Georgia or appropriate multi-state licensure)
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• Documented Med Surg and telemetry experience; trauma patient care exposure preferred
• Ability to manage multiple acutely ill patients, administer acute medications, and monitor complex therapies
• NICHE training a plus
• Willingness to work on-site in a hospital Med Surg setting; ability to adapt to unit routines and patient needs
• EPIC EMR experience is not required to apply; must be able to document per unit protocol

Benefits and Support

• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• 13-week contract with potential extension opportunities
• Dedicated support throughout the assignment
• 24/7 recruiter and travel support

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