Travel Medical Surgical RN - $1,866 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Augusta, Georgia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 14 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 14 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Medical/Surgical unit with a renal focus, requiring Epic experience and a minimum of 1 year of Med/Surg experience.

Details

• Hospital Medical/Surgical unit with a renal focus, serving an adult to geriatric patient population
• 49-room unit with an average daily census of 48 patients
• Patient ratio of 1:5-6
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Every other weekend required
• Floating within the facility and scope of practice as needed
• No on-call requirements
• EMR: Epic (required); Pyxis medication dispensing system also in use
• SBAR communication framework utilized on the unit

Requirements

• Active GA or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg nursing experience required
• Epic charting experience required
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Preferred skills include: BiPAP/CPAP management, chest tube management (Emerson/PleurEvac), High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), blood product administration, central line blood draw, peripheral line care/management, phlebotomy, PICC line management, colostomy/ileostomy care, feeding tube care, heparin/insulin/PCA administration, wound care/wound vac, pre/post hemodialysis management, renal failure care, telemetry monitoring, and surgical drain management

Additional Information

• Navy blue scrubs required
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted for this position
• All RTO must be finalized prior to starting the assignment; no RTO or schedule requests may be made after acceptance
• RTO is limited to a maximum of 7 days per contract; RTO cannot be requested during the first week of the assignment
• Holiday coverage policy: if 1–2 major holidays fall during the assignment, travelers are expected to work all of them with no holiday RTO available; if 3 major holidays fall during the assignment, travelers must work at least 2, with one holiday RTO request eligible for review
• Major holidays include: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday (counted as one), Christmas Eve/Christmas Day (counted as one), and New Year's Eve/New Year's Day (counted as one)
• No alternate shifts or special schedule requests are permitted; the posted night shift schedule is firm
• Candidates who have previously worked at or for this health system as permanent, per diem, or FCSS staff must have been away from all system facilities for a full year before being considered as a traveler
• Travelers who previously had a cancellation or facility DNR must complete one successful assignment outside of this health system before reapplying
• Two supervisory references (manager level or above; charge nurses not accepted) are highly preferred for consideration
• Copies of required certifications must be available for consideration

American Traveler Job ID #P-735909. 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.