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

American Traveler; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance

Generous 401(k) match

Substantial housing stipends

24/7 support with access to in-house clinicians

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a position in Albany, Georgia. This role requires an active GA RN license, current BLS and NIHSS certifications, and a minimum of 2 years of RN experience. The assignment lasts 17 weeks with 12-hour day shifts and a patient ratio of 1:5. Benefits include premium medical coverage from day one, generous housing stipends, and 24/7 support.

Qualifications

• Active GA or compact RN license required.
• Current BLS and NIHSS certifications must be AHA-issued.
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required.
• At least 1 prior travel assignment is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in an acute care Med/Surg unit.
• Work 12-hour day shifts with a patient ratio of 1:5.
• Participate in orientation and EMR training.

Skills

Active GA or compact RN license

Current BLS and NIHSS certifications

Minimum 2 years of RN experience

Experience with MEDITECH EMR

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

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

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: May 26, 2026
• Duration: 17 weeks
• Hours: 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

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

Pay

Job ID #P-702691. Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

Benefits

Premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and 24/7 support with access to in‑house clinicians.