
Med/Surg | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Albany, GA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Aug 17, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $37.50
- Weekly
- $1,800
- Yearly (full-time)
- $93,600
- Contract length
- 24 weeks
- Start date
- 08/31/2026
This job pays about $37.50/hour — 17% 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, 48 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, 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 Med/Surg Registered Nurse - Acute Care RN Opportunity in Albany, Georgia
Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse opportunity in Albany, Georgia. Join a busy acute care medical-surgical unit and deliver high-quality patient care in a fast-paced, team-oriented hospital setting. This 14-bed Med/Surg unit is a great fit for an experienced RN looking to strengthen acute care skills while working in welcoming South Georgia healthcare community.
Job Details
- Location: Albany, GA 31701
- Setting: Acute Care Medical-Surgical Unit
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing Job
- Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
- Shifts per Week: 3
- Guaranteed Hours: 48 hours per week
- Duration: 24 weeks
- Start Date: 08/31/2026
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,800 - $1,890
- Charting System: MEDITECH
- Schedule Notes: Every other weekend; rotating with permanent staff
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- At least 1 year of nursing experience required; Med/Surg RN or acute care experience preferred
- Experience with at least 1 travel assignment preferred
- 2 years of experience in a medical-surgical or specialty nursing role preferred
- BLS (AHA) required
- NIHSS required
- ACLS preferred
- Ability to thrive in a high-acuity, fast-paced hospital environment
- Comfort working with patient ratios similar to 1:6 on days and nights
- Strong commitment to patient safety, quality care, and reliable attendance
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care to adult Med/Surg and acute care patients
- Care for patients with conditions such as CHF, COPD, GI bleed, renal failure, dialysis-related needs, DVTs, ETOH withdrawal, and psych-related concerns
- Support post-surgical overflow, amputations, debridements, wound care, and other complex medical needs
- Administer medications and therapies including Lasix, Bumex, and Heparin as ordered
- Monitor patient status and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to support safe, effective treatment plans
- Work closely with CNAs, LPNs, and other healthcare team members to deliver coordinated nursing care
- Respond appropriately to changes in patient condition and escalate concerns when needed
- Maintain professional standards, follow unit policies, and deliver compassionate, patient-centered care
Apply now to join this Travel RN opportunity in Albany, Georgia and take the next step in your medical-surgical nursing 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.
Applying is free. ReferHire lists openings from staffing agencies; when you are hired through our link, the agency may pay us a referral fee. It never reduces your pay. Never pay anyone for a job offer.