Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse - $2,016 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg Observation Unit in Albany, GA

Travel RN opportunity in Albany, Georgia: join a fast-paced Med/Surg Observation Unit in an acute care hospital and make an immediate impact with your telemetry and patient care skills.

Step into a dynamic Med/Surg Observation Unit in Albany, Georgia, where your clinical skills and adaptability will make an immediate impact. This travel RN job is a great fit for an experienced Registered Nurse who enjoys variety, teamwork, and the energy of a high-turnover acute care setting. Albany offers a welcoming Southwest Georgia community with a relaxed pace, convenient access to local amenities, and the charm of a city known for its Southern hospitality.

Job Details

• Specialty: Med/Surg Observation Unit
• Job Type: Travel Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
• Setting: Acute care hospital
• Location: Albany, GA 31701
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 7p-7a
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Hours per Week: 36
• Duration: 24 weeks
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800 - $1,890
• Charting System: MEDITECH
• Orientation: 3 shifts
• Floating: May float to Med/Surg

Job Requirements

• Active RN license required
• At least 1 year of nursing experience required, including at least 1 travel nursing assignment
• Current BLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• ACLS preferred
• Comfort working in a heavy telemetry environment
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced Med/Surg or observation unit with frequent admissions and discharges
• Experience with lab draws and EKGs preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care for observation and Med/Surg patients
• Monitor telemetry and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
• Perform admissions, discharges, and patient flow support in a high-turnover acute care unit
• Administer medications and manage heparin drips as ordered
• Complete EKGs and draw labs as needed
• Collaborate with the charge nurse, house supervisor, and interdisciplinary care team
• Deliver safe, efficient, patient-centered care in a dynamic hospital environment

Apply now for this Travel RN job in Albany, Georgia, and join a healthcare team where your Med/Surg and telemetry experience can shine.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #505618. 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: Med/Surg

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