Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job

Overview
Registered Nurse – Med Surg (Travel) in Atlanta, Georgia. Start date 11/02/2026 for a 13-week assignment. Weekly pay ranges from $1,687 to $1,791, with guaranteed hours of 36 per week. Shift pattern is Day shift on a 12x3 cycle. This travel assignment takes place in a hospital setting on a high-acuity surgical/trauma floor. The role requires EPIC electronic medical record usage and is suitable for experienced Med Surg nurses seeking a temporary assignment with a fast-paced environment.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,687–$1,791 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Day, 12x3 pattern
- Start date: 11/02/2026
- Setting: High-acuity surgical/trauma Med Surg unit in a hospital
- EMR: EPIC experience required
- Certifications: BLS required; ACLS preferred
- Experience: Minimum 2 years in Med Surg or equivalent high-acuity specialty
- Assignment specifics: No RTO requested per job notes; ability to work shifts as assigned

Responsibilities
- Provide direct, continuous nursing care to patients on a high-acuity surgical/trauma Med Surg unit, including postoperative and trauma patients with complex needs.
- Conduct ongoing assessments, monitor vital signs, administer medications and therapies, manage IVs, and respond promptly to clinical changes.
- Perform accurate documentation in EPIC, including assessments, interventions, and handoffs to ED and admitting teams.
- Collaborate with interprofessional teams (pharmacists, phlebotomists, unit secretary, ED staff) to support patient flow, pain management, wound care, and discharge planning.
- Maintain patient safety and comfort under a 5:1 patient ratio; ensure infection control practices and adherence to hospital policies.
- Participate in nurse handoffs and contribute to timely, accurate information transfer during patient transitions between units.

Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of Med Surg experience or equivalent high-acuity surgical/trauma nursing
- BLS certification required; ACLS certification preferred
- EPIC EMR experience required
- Able to work Day shift on a 12x3 pattern and to fulfill assigned shifts; no RTO
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospital environment and manage multiple priorities
- Work authorized to practice in the United States and meet any state licensure requirements for RN practice

Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed 36 hours per week
- Travel assignment with a 13-week contract duration
- Competitive weekly pay within the stated range
- Assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC, including credentialing assistance
- Ongoing recruitment and travel support throughout the assignment
- Extension opportunities based on performance and unit needs

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.