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 11, 2026
- Length: 17 weeks
- Openings: 5
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Acute Care travel position in Albany, GA, requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience and at least one prior travel assignment.
Details
- Acute care Med/Surg unit in a 483-bed hospital setting in Albany, GA
- 14-bed unit with a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio on both day and night shifts
- Patient population includes diabetic, CHF, COPD, GI bleed, renal failure, dialysis, post-surgical, amputation, wound care, DVT, ETOH, and psych patients
- Common medications administered include Lasix, Bumex, and Heparin
- Telemetry monitoring is available on a different unit; nurses are not required to read strips
- CNAs are available with an approximate 1:12 ratio, though they may be pulled for 1:1 assignments
- CPAP available; BiPAP used on nights only
- EMR system used is MEDITECH
- Day shift, 12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM (with a 6:45–7:15 handoff window)
- Every other weekend required
- Schedule rotates with permanent staff
- Floating required to all acute care, cardiology, and the EC for acute care patient holds
- 17-week contract
Requirements
- Active GA or Compact RN license currently in hand
- Required certifications: BLS (AHA) and NIHSS; ACLS preferred
- Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg or acute care nursing experience required
- At least one prior travel nursing assignment required — first-time travelers will not be considered
- Experience at a larger, high-acuity, fast-paced hospital required; Critical Access Hospital (CAH) experience does not meet this requirement
- A copy of your driver's license is required for consideration
- Must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to be eligible for placement
Additional Information
- Primary Care Nursing model is used on this unit
- LPNs and LPN-Cs are also utilized on the floor
- Dress code: Caribbean Blue top and bottom, White top with Caribbean Blue bottom, or all-white scrubs
- Nail policy: polish only — no artificial, gel, or shellac nails permitted due to CLABSI prevention protocols
- No bags allowed at the nurses' station; a personal lock for a locker may be brought
- Strict attendance policy in place; tardiness and call-outs are tracked and may result in termination
- Time-off requests and scheduling accommodations are honored only if arranged prior to the start of the assignment
- Candidates who have been employed by this facility within the last 12 months are not eligible for placement
- Hand hygiene compliance is monitored via badge tracking when entering and exiting patient rooms
American Traveler Job ID #P-702690. 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.