Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse - $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: Apr 27, 2026
• Length: 17 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a travel RN for a Med/Surg Acute Care position requiring a GA or compact RN license and a minimum of 1 year of acute care experience.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting on a 14-bed Med/Surg unit (Acute Care 4)
• Patient population includes admission hold patients from the ED, medical observation overflow patients, and discharge-pending patients
• Patient ratio of 1:5 RNs to patients; unit is staffed with both RNs and LPNs with 1 CNA on the unit
• Common diagnoses include patients requiring medication administration (IV and PO), blood sugar management, pain control, and basic discharge care
• Patients requiring IV drips (e.g., Cardizem, amiodarone, milrinone, dobutamine, insulin, or vasopressors), inmates, patients with active infections requiring isolation, or PACU/MedOps patients are not admitted to this unit
• Heparin and Lasix drips may be present; RNs are not required to titrate drips
• O2 delivery limited to nasal cannula; no ventilators, CPAP, BiPap, or high-flow equipment
• No telemetry monitoring techs on unit; no telemetry strip reading required
• MEDITECH EMR used for charting
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts, Monday–Friday 7PM–7AM; unit closes Friday at 7PM and is closed on weekends
• Holidays only required if they fall on a scheduled weekday
• Floating to the Med/Surg unit is possible if census is low

Requirements

• Active GA or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of experience in an acute care Med/Surg setting
• Basic Med/Surg skills required; some cardiac experience preferred
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to be eligible for placement

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include medication administration (IV and PO), admission database completion, blood sugar monitoring and treatment, pain management, O2 administration via nasal cannula, and discharge coordination support
• A charge nurse is present each shift and may also carry a patient assignment
• Orientation typically consists of 3 unit-specific shifts
• Candidates who have been employed by this facility within the last 12 months are not eligible for placement
• Any time-off or scheduling requests must be submitted prior to the start of the assignment
• Scrub color requirement: Caribbean Blue top and bottom, white top with Caribbean Blue bottom, or all white top and bottom

American Traveler Job ID #P-692701. 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.