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: May 11, 2026
• Length: 17 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Med/Surg (Acute Care) night shift position in Albany, GA, requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience and an active GA or Compact RN license.

Details

• Acute care Med/Surg unit in a hospital setting
• 44-bed unit with a nursing staff of 40
• Patient ratio of 1:5, with the possibility of 1:6
• Telemetry is present on the unit but monitored by a separate unit
• CNA support available, typically at a 1:8–1:10 ratio; CNAs may also serve as sitters
• Charting is done in MEDITECH; experience preferred but not required
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM)
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage on an as-needed basis
• Floating required to all acute care units, cardiology (for medical patients), or the EC for acute care patient holds
• 17-week contract

Requirements

• Active GA or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required — both must be AHA-issued
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg or acute care RN experience required
• BSN is not required
• Must reside more than 75 miles from the facility (distance measured from the address on the candidate's driver's license)
• Driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Scrub color required: Caribbean Blue
• Orientation consists of 1 week of general orientation (including EMR training) followed by 2 days of floor-specific orientation
• 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
• Albany, GA is a city of approximately 80,000 residents, located 175 miles from Atlanta, 88 miles from Tallahassee, FL, and approximately 134 miles from the Florida Gulf Coast

American Traveler Job ID #P-700999. 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.