Travel Medical Surgical RN - $1,866 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 14 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: 14 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a night shift assignment requiring at least 1 year of experience and Epic charting proficiency.

Details

• Work in a General Medical Surgical unit caring for adult to geriatric patients
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• Night shift schedule with 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 7:00
• Every other weekend required unless otherwise specified
• Floating required within facility and scope of practice as needed
• Uses Epic, Pyxis, and SBAR systems

Requirements

• Active GA or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg nursing experience required
• Epic charting experience required
• Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central/peripheral line care
• Experience with respiratory care including chest tubes, oxygen administration, and suctioning
• Experience with wound care/wound vac and isolation precautions/PPE
• Experience with cardiac monitoring and rapid response/code team protocols
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• MS/Tele experience preferred
• Experience with continuous bladder irrigation and renal failure care preferred
• Experience with PCA medication administration preferred

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Max RTO of 7 days per contract
• Holiday coverage required based on number of major holidays falling within the assignment period
• 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
• Local candidates accepted at the same bill rate
• Full compliance required prior to start date to avoid scheduling delays
• Previous Piedmont employees must be away from all Piedmont facilities for one full year before returning as a traveler

American Traveler Job ID #P-738501. 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

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