Travel Acute Care Medical-Surgical RN - $2,002 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: 17 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 22, 2026
• Length: 17 weeks
• Openings: 3

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Acute Care travel assignment in Albany, GA, requiring a minimum of 2 years of specialty experience and at least one prior travel assignment.

Details

• Hospital-based acute care setting with a 483-bed main campus
• 14-bed Med/Surg unit with a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio on both days and nights
• Patient population includes diabetic, CHF, COPD, GI bleed, renal failure, dialysis, post-surgical, amputation, wound care, DVT, ETOH, and psychiatric patients
• Common medications administered include Lasix, Bumex, and Heparin
• Telemetry monitoring is available on a separate unit; nurses are not required to read strips
• CNAs are generally assigned 1:12 and may be pulled for 1:1 or sitter assignments
• CPAP used; BiPAP used on nights only
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts from 7p–7a with a shift change window of 6:45–7:15
• Every other weekend required
• Schedule rotates with permanent staff
• Floating required to all acute care, cardiology (for medical patients), or the EC for acute care patient holds
• MEDITECH EMR used in this position
• 17-week contract

Requirements

• Active GA RN license or compact RN license valid in Georgia required
• Required certifications: BLS (AHA) and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS); ACLS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in Med/Surg or equivalent acute care specialty required
• At least one prior travel assignment required
• Experience in a larger, high-acuity, high-census, fast-paced acute care hospital required; Critical Access Hospital (CAH) experience does not meet this requirement
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to be eligible for placement

Additional Information

• Primary Care Nursing model is practiced on this unit
• LPNs and LPN-Cs are part of the floor staff
• Candidates who have been employed by this facility within the last 12 months are not eligible for placement
• Strict attendance policy is enforced; repeated call-outs or tardiness may result in termination of assignment
• RTO and scheduling requests are honored only if included in the initial confirmation of assignment
• Scrub colors required: Caribbean Blue top and bottom, White top with Caribbean Blue bottom, or all white
• No bags permitted at the nurses' station; personal locks for lockers are allowed
• Nail polish is permitted, but artificial, gel, or Shellac nails are strictly prohibited due to CLABSI prevention protocols
• Hand hygiene compliance is actively monitored using sanitizer-tracking badges issued upon assignment start

American Traveler Job ID #P-713979. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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.