Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $1,885 per week in Augusta, GA

Job Opportunity – Medical Surgical / Remote Telemetry Registered Nurse – Georgia

Start Date: October 2026

Location: Georgia

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 12-hour shifts with every other weekend requirement; patient ratio 1:5-6; 33-bed unit with average daily census of 28 patients; floating within facility and scope of practice as needed; call requirements include every other weekend, holidays as needed, and relief charge duties

Highlights:

• Medical Surgical/Remote Telemetry unit treating adult to geriatric patients with diverse diagnoses including diabetes, post-operative care, wound vacs, and bariatrics
• Epic charting system required; additional technologies include Pyxis and SBAR communication protocols
• Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, rapid response teams, physical therapy, and social services
• Modern equipment including Diligent lift equipment, space labs in every room, and advanced monitoring technology
• Maximum 7 days requested time off per contract; orientation provided based on contract length
• First-time travelers accepted with minimum 1 year of experience

Requirements:

• Active RN license (Georgia or Compact state license required at time of submission)
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience; experience with 5-6 patient ratios preferred
• Epic charting system experience required
• BLS certification required; Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only)
• Previous charge experience preferred
• Proficiency in essential skills including blood product administration, IV therapy, telemetry monitoring, wound care/wound vac management, chest tube care, feeding tube management, isolation precautions, and use of rapid response/code teams
• Full compliance documentation required prior to start date

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers the chance to work in a well-supported medical surgical environment with excellent nurse-to-patient ratios and comprehensive interdisciplinary collaboration. The unit features robust resources including dedicated charge nurses on each shift, unit secretaries, case managers, patient experience representatives, and strong nursing leadership with on-unit management presence. You'll gain valuable experience with a diverse patient population while working with state-of-the-art technology and a team committed to quality patient care.