
Med/Surg | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Atlanta, GA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 23, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $41.67
- Weekly
- $1,500
- Yearly (full-time)
- $78,000
- Start date
- 10/12/2026
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, 617 of them in Atlanta.
- 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
Med-Surg Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Assignment in Atlanta, GA
Med/Surg Registered Nurse travel job in Atlanta, Georgia 30342 with a 13-week acute care assignment, 12-hour night shifts, and 36 guaranteed hours per week. Join a dynamic Acute Medicine / Medical-Surgical Nursing team and provide high-quality patient care in a fast-paced Atlanta healthcare setting.
Atlanta offers a vibrant mix of Southern hospitality, excellent dining, cultural attractions, and convenient city living, making it an appealing place to take on your next travel assignment.
Job Details
- Specialty: Medical-Surgical Nursing / Med-Surg RN
- Setting: Acute Medicine Unit / Inpatient Acute Care
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia 30342
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights
- Schedule: Monday through Sunday, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
- Shifts Per Week: 3
- Weekly Hours: 36 guaranteed hours
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,460 - $1,540
- Type: Travel nursing position
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
- Minimum of 2 years of recent Med-Surg or acute care nursing experience
- Current AHA BLS certification required
- NIHSS certification required
- Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and adaptability in a busy inpatient environment
- Ability to work night shifts and provide dependable, patient-centered care
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, effective nursing care to adult medical-surgical patients
- Monitor patient conditions, assess changes, and respond appropriately to clinical needs
- Administer medications and treatments according to established protocols
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to support positive patient outcomes
- Document patient care accurately and maintain clear communication during handoffs
- Support a consistent, high-quality patient experience in a fast-paced acute care setting
Apply now to join a rewarding Atlanta healthcare travel nursing opportunity and take the next step in your Med-Surg RN career.
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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