
Med/Surg | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Albany, GA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 6, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $50.00
- Weekly
- $1,800
- Yearly (full-time)
- $93,600
- Contract length
- 17 weeks
- Start date
- 9/6/2026
This job pays about $50.00/hour — 11% 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
- 1,471 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Georgia from 6 agencies, 203 of them in Albany.
- 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 Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg Acute Care Job in Albany, GA
Join a busy acute care Medical-Surgical (Med/Surg) nursing team in Albany, Georgia. This travel RN job offers a fast-paced, high-acuity hospital setting where you’ll care for a diverse patient population, support patient safety, and make a meaningful impact every shift. Albany, GA 31701 offers a welcoming South Georgia location for your next assignment.
Job Details
- Location: Albany, GA 31701
- Setting: Acute Care Med/Surg Unit
- Employment Type: Travel RN / Travel Nurse Job
- Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Schedule: Every other weekend
- Weekly Hours: 36 guaranteed hours per week
- Duration: 17 weeks
- Start Date: 9/6/2026
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,800–$1,890
- Charting System: MEDITECH
- Orientation: 16 hours
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required
- Minimum of 2 years of Med/Surg nursing or comparable acute care experience required
- At least 1 year of nursing experience with 1 completed travel assignment
- BLS certification required
- NIHSS certification required
- ACLS certification preferred
- Experience in a high-acuity, fast-paced hospital setting strongly preferred
- Must be comfortable managing a 1:6 patient ratio on days and nights
- Ability to work every other weekend and maintain reliable attendance
- Professional, patient-focused approach with strong attention to safety and quality
Responsibilities
- Provide direct bedside care for Med/Surg patients with a variety of acute and complex conditions
- Monitor and manage patients with diagnoses such as CHF, COPD, GI bleed, renal failure, dialysis-related needs, DVTs, ETOH, and psych-related concerns
- Administer medications and treatments as ordered, including therapies such as Lasix, Bumex, and Heparin
- Deliver wound care, post-surgical support, and care for patients recovering from amputations and debridements
- Support safe, coordinated care across acute care and cardio overflow patients
- Collaborate with CNAs, LPNs, and interdisciplinary healthcare team members to maintain high-quality patient outcomes
- Document accurately in MEDITECH and maintain strong communication with the care team
- Promote a safe, efficient, and compassionate care environment for every patient assignment
Apply now for this travel Med/Surg RN opportunity in Albany, Georgia, and join a healthcare team committed to quality patient care.
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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