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Med/Surg | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareLawrenceville, GATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Lawrenceville, 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

Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – Acute Medicine Unit

Join a Georgia travel nursing assignment in Lawrenceville as a Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse supporting adult patients on an acute medicine unit. This on-site healthcare opportunity offers three consistent 12-hour night shifts, 36 guaranteed hours per week, and the chance to provide high-quality acute care in a fast-paced hospital setting. Located northeast of Atlanta, Lawrenceville offers a welcoming suburban environment, historic downtown, local dining, parks, and convenient access to the greater Atlanta area.

Travel Nursing Job Details

  • Job Type: Travel nursing contract
  • Location: Lawrenceville, Georgia
  • Unit: Acute Medicine Unit
  • Specialty: Medical-Surgical Nursing / Acute Care Nursing
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,460–$1,540
  • Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week; 36 guaranteed hours weekly
  • Shift: Approximately 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m.; schedule may vary
  • Start Date: October 26, 2026
  • End Date: January 16, 2027
  • Assignment Length: Approximately 12 weeks
  • Holiday Availability: Must work two of three major holidays—Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, or New Year's Day—and one minor holiday

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse Requirements

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Georgia
  • At least 2 years of recent medical-surgical or acute medicine nursing experience
  • Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Strong patient assessment, clinical judgment, prioritization, and acute care nursing skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team
  • Availability for the assigned night-shift schedule and required holiday rotation

Acute Medicine RN Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult patients on an acute medicine unit
  • Perform ongoing nursing assessments, monitor patient status, and recognize changes in condition
  • Administer medications and treatments safely in accordance with provider orders and clinical standards
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans
  • Coordinate care with providers and interdisciplinary team members to promote positive patient outcomes
  • Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatments, medications, and discharge planning
  • Accurately document patient care and communicate pertinent clinical information during shift handoffs

Apply now for this Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse travel assignment in Lawrenceville, Georgia, near Atlanta.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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