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Med/Surg | RN

GHR HealthcareDuluth, GATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Duluth, GA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 7, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$41.67
Weekly
$1,500
Yearly (full-time)
$78,000
Start date
October 26, 2026

This job pays about $41.67/hour — 7% below the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Georgia ($44.98/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

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Job description

Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – Acute Surgical Unit Travel Nursing Job in Duluth, Georgia

Join a fast-paced Acute Surgical Unit in Duluth, Georgia, as a Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) on a 13-week travel nursing assignment. Provide high-quality care to a diverse surgical patient population while collaborating with an experienced nursing team in a high-volume hospital environment. This Georgia travel nursing opportunity offers 12-hour night shifts, guaranteed weekly hours, and convenient access to the greater Atlanta area.

Travel Nursing Job Details

  • Position: Med/Surg Registered Nurse – Acute Surgical Unit
  • Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing assignment
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,460–$1,540
  • Location: Duluth, Georgia
  • Healthcare Setting: Acute Surgical Unit – Medical-Surgical Nursing
  • Start Date: October 26, 2026
  • End Date: January 23, 2027
  • Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m.
  • Shifts per Week: 3
  • Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Holiday Expectations: Work two major holidays—Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, or New Year's Day—and one minor holiday, such as the Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, or New Year's Eve.

Med/Surg RN Job Requirements

  • At least 2 years of recent Medical-Surgical (Med/Surg) or Acute Surgical Unit nursing experience
  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Georgia
  • Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred
  • Experience with Cerner electronic medical records (EMR) preferred
  • Strong patient assessment, prioritization, communication, and time-management skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced acute care environment with frequent admissions, discharges, and patient transfers

Acute Surgical Unit Registered Nurse Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive medical-surgical nursing care to patients on an Acute Surgical Unit
  • Assess patient conditions, develop individualized plans of care, and evaluate clinical outcomes
  • Administer medications and treatments safely in accordance with established nursing standards
  • Monitor patients for changes in condition and promptly communicate concerns to the appropriate care team members
  • Support patients admitted from the Emergency Department, PACU, and direct admissions
  • Coordinate admissions, discharges, transfers, patient education, and transition-of-care activities
  • Collaborate with providers, ancillary departments, and fellow nurses to promote efficient patient flow and high-quality patient care
  • Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the Cerner electronic medical record

Apply now for this Med/Surg Registered Nurse travel assignment in Duluth, Georgia, and join an experienced Acute Surgical Unit nursing team near Atlanta.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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