Travel Med Surg RN - $1,843 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 12 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: 12 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg position working night shifts in a hospital setting, with a minimum of 2 years of experience and an active GA or compact RN license required.

Details

• Medical/Surgical unit in a hospital setting with 34 beds and an average daily census of 27
• Adult to geriatric patient population with diagnoses including appendicitis, cholecystitis, small bowel obstruction, pneumonia, COPD exacerbation, sepsis, HTN, hypo/hyperglycemia, prostatectomy, appendectomy, cholecystectomy, ostomy creation/reversal, exploratory laparotomy, and bowel resections
• Equipment includes NGT, chest tubes, feeding tubes, and wound vacs
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• Charting via Epic; Pyxis and SBAR communication also used
• Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Every other weekend required
• Floating within the facility and scope of practice required as needed
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active RN license — GA or compact license required
• Current BLS and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• IV therapy and phlebotomy skills required
• Colostomy/ileostomy management and feeding tube care required
• Wound care experience required
• Isolation precautions/PPE knowledge required
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Prior Med/Surg work setting experience required
• Travel nursing experience required

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Navy blue scrubs required
• RTO maximum of 7 days per contract; all RTO must be finalized prior to placement — no RTO or schedule changes will be accommodated after an offer is made, including the first week of the assignment; the weekend of 5/25–5/27 cannot be accommodated
• Holiday coverage is required: if 1–2 major holidays fall within the assignment period, travelers are expected to work all of them; if 3 major holidays fall within the assignment period, travelers are expected to work 2 of them — major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve/New Year's Day
• Candidates who have worked at or been employed directly by this health system (in any capacity) must have been away from all system facilities for a full year before being eligible to apply as a traveler
• Local candidates are accepted for this position
• The listed shift and schedule are firm — no alternate shift or schedule requests will be considered
• Two supervisory references (manager level or above) are highly preferred

American Traveler Job ID #P-736338. 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.