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Med/Surg | RN

GHR HealthcareAlbany, GATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Albany, GA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Sep 12, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$51.25
Weekly
$1,845
Yearly (full-time)
$95,940
Contract length
17 weeks
Start date
9/12/2026

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.

Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Georgia right now

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  • Pay in these listings: $20.45 – $105/hour, median $51.50/hour.
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Job description

Med-Surg Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Contract in Albany, Georgia

Take your medical-surgical nursing experience to a rewarding travel RN opportunity in Albany, GA. This acute care contract offers a supportive team environment, steady day shifts, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a welcoming South Georgia community with easy access to Atlanta and Florida’s Gulf Coast.

Travel Nursing Job Details

  • Location: Albany, GA
  • Specialty: Med/Surg / Acute Care
  • Job Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) Contract
  • Contract Duration: 17 weeks
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800 - $1,890
  • Schedule: 12-hour day shifts (7a-7p), every other weekend
  • Hours per Week: 36
  • Charting System: MEDITECH
  • Start Date: 9/12/2026

RN Job Requirements

  • Active RN license required
  • At least 1 year of Med/Surg or acute care nursing experience required
  • Travel nursing experience preferred, including at least 1 travel assignment
  • BLS certification from AHA required
  • NIHSS certification from AHA required
  • Strong adaptability and confidence working in a fast-paced acute care setting
  • Comfortable floating to related acute care areas as needed

Med-Surg RN Responsibilities

  • Provide safe, high-quality nursing care to adult medical-surgical patients
  • Assess, monitor, and document patient conditions throughout the shift
  • Administer medications and coordinate treatment plans in collaboration with the care team
  • Support patients with varying acuity levels in a 44-bed acute care environment
  • Work effectively within typical ratios of 1:5 to 1:6
  • Float to other acute care or cardio areas when needed
  • Communicate clearly with patients, families, and interdisciplinary staff to promote excellent outcomes

Apply now to join this Albany, Georgia travel nursing opportunity and make an impact in acute care today.

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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