Travel Medical-Surgical RN - $2,002 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Acute Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 17 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 26, 2026
• Length: 17 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced travel RN for a Med/Surg Acute Care position requiring a GA or compact RN license, at least 2 years of experience, and prior travel assignment experience.

Details

• Acute Care Med/Surg unit in a hospital setting with 44 beds
• Day shift, 12-hour shifts (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM)
• Patient ratio of 1:5, occasionally 1:6 on both days and nights
• CNA support available, typically at a 1:8–1:10 ratio
• Telemetry is present on the unit but monitored by a separate unit
• Floating required to all acute care, cardiology (medical patients), and EC for acute care patient holds
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage required on an as-needed basis
• MEDITECH EMR used; experience preferred but not required
• 17-week assignment

Requirements

• Active GA or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required, both must be AHA-issued
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• At least 1 prior travel assignment required; first-time travelers will not be considered
• A copy of your driver's license is required for consideration

Additional Information

• General orientation is approximately 1 week, including EMR training, followed by 2 days of floor-specific orientation
• Caribbean blue scrubs required
• Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility (distance measured from the address on their driver's license) to be eligible for this position
• Candidates who have been employed by the facility within the last 12 months are not eligible
• 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 about 134 miles from Shell Point Beach, FL

American Traveler Job ID #P-702691. 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.