Med/Surg | Registered Nurse | 17-Week Travel RN Contract – Albany, GA
Compensation
$1,800.00 - 1,890.00/week
Med/Surg RN Details
Location
Address : Albany, GA, 31701
Job Description
Med-Surg Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Nursing Job | 12-Hour Nights in Albany, Georgia
Join a Georgia travel nursing assignment in Albany as an experienced Med-Surg RN caring for high-acuity patients in a fast-paced acute-care hospital. This opportunity is ideal for a Registered Nurse who is confident managing a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio and delivering safe, compassionate bedside care. Albany offers a welcoming Southwest Georgia community with access to outdoor recreation along the Flint River, historic attractions, and a relaxed Southern lifestyle.
Travel RN Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800–$1,890
- Location: Albany, Georgia
- Setting: Acute-care medical-surgical unit
- Start Date: October 5, 2026
- Contract Duration: 17 weeks, ending February 1, 2027
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
- Weekend Schedule: Every other weekend, rotating with permanent staff
- Unit Details: 14-bed medical-surgical unit with an approximate 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio
- Documentation: MEDITECH
Med-Surg RN Job Requirements
- At least 2 years of recent medical-surgical nursing experience in a high-acuity, fast-paced hospital environment
- At least 1 previous travel nursing assignment
- Active Registered Nurse license with eligibility to practice in Georgia
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
- Current NIHSS certification
- ACLS certification preferred
- Ability to manage a 1:6 patient assignment and care for complex medical-surgical patients
- Strong commitment to patient safety, quality care, patient satisfaction, and dependable attendance
- Travelers must meet the applicable 75-mile radius requirement
Medical-Surgical RN Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive bedside nursing care using primary nursing practices for adult medical-surgical patients
- Care for patients with diabetes, CHF, COPD, GI bleeding, renal failure, dialysis needs, DVTs, alcohol-related conditions, and behavioral health concerns
- Manage post-surgical overflow patients, amputations, debridements, wound care, and other complex acute-care needs
- Administer and monitor medications and therapies, including Lasix, Bumex, and heparin, according to established protocols
- Provide respiratory support, including CPAP and nighttime BiPAP, as appropriate
- Assess patient conditions, identify changes in status, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
- Maintain accurate documentation in MEDITECH and communicate effectively during handoffs
- Promote a safe, clean, respectful care environment while following unit policies and infection-prevention standards
- Participate in the unit's every-other-weekend schedule and maintain reliable attendance throughout the assignment
Apply now for this Med-Surg RN travel nursing opportunity in Albany, Georgia, and join a dedicated acute-care healthcare team.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.