
Med/Surg | Registered Nurse
- 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.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Georgia right now
- 1,478 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Georgia from 6 agencies, 36 of them in Lawrenceville.
- Pay in these listings: $20.45 – $105/hour, median $51.50/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Georgia: $44.98/hour ($93,558/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: MAS Medical Staffing ($85.00/hour across 11 jobs).
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
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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