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Med/Surg | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareAlbany, GATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Albany, GA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 5, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$51.25
Weekly
$1,845
Yearly (full-time)
$95,940
Contract length
17 weeks
Start date
October 5, 2026

This job pays about $51.25/hour — 14% above 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) Travel Nursing Job | 12-Hour Nights in Albany, Georgia

Join a Georgia travel nursing assignment in Albany as an experienced Med-Surg RN caring for high-acuity patients in a fast-paced acute-care hospital. This opportunity is ideal for a Registered Nurse who is confident managing a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio and delivering safe, compassionate bedside care. Albany offers a welcoming Southwest Georgia community with access to outdoor recreation along the Flint River, historic attractions, and a relaxed Southern lifestyle.

Travel RN Job Details

  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800–$1,890
  • Location: Albany, Georgia
  • Setting: Acute-care medical-surgical unit
  • Start Date: October 5, 2026
  • Contract Duration: 17 weeks, ending February 1, 2027
  • Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
  • Weekend Schedule: Every other weekend, rotating with permanent staff
  • Unit Details: 14-bed medical-surgical unit with an approximate 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio
  • Documentation: MEDITECH

Med-Surg RN Job Requirements

  • At least 2 years of recent medical-surgical nursing experience in a high-acuity, fast-paced hospital environment
  • At least 1 previous travel nursing assignment
  • Active Registered Nurse license with eligibility to practice in Georgia
  • Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
  • Current NIHSS certification
  • ACLS certification preferred
  • Ability to manage a 1:6 patient assignment and care for complex medical-surgical patients
  • Strong commitment to patient safety, quality care, patient satisfaction, and dependable attendance
  • Travelers must meet the applicable 75-mile radius requirement

Medical-Surgical RN Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive bedside nursing care using primary nursing practices for adult medical-surgical patients
  • Care for patients with diabetes, CHF, COPD, GI bleeding, renal failure, dialysis needs, DVTs, alcohol-related conditions, and behavioral health concerns
  • Manage post-surgical overflow patients, amputations, debridements, wound care, and other complex acute-care needs
  • Administer and monitor medications and therapies, including Lasix, Bumex, and heparin, according to established protocols
  • Provide respiratory support, including CPAP and nighttime BiPAP, as appropriate
  • Assess patient conditions, identify changes in status, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
  • Maintain accurate documentation in MEDITECH and communicate effectively during handoffs
  • Promote a safe, clean, respectful care environment while following unit policies and infection-prevention standards
  • Participate in the unit's every-other-weekend schedule and maintain reliable attendance throughout the assignment

Apply now for this Med-Surg RN travel nursing opportunity in Albany, Georgia, and join a dedicated acute-care healthcare team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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