
Med/Surg | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Albany, GA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Aug 9, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $51.25
- Weekly
- $1,845
- Yearly (full-time)
- $95,940
- Contract length
- 24 weeks
- Start date
- 8/31/2026
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
- 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 Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (Med/Surg RN) - Albany, Georgia
Travel RN opportunity in Albany, GA for a Medical Surgical Registered Nurse with acute care experience. Join a fast-paced hospital team, strengthen your clinical skills, and enjoy the welcoming feel of South Georgia with convenient access to regional travel and weekend getaways.
Travel Nurse Job Details
- Specialty: Medical Surgical / Acute Care
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
- Location: Albany, Georgia
- Duration: 24 weeks
- Start Date: 8/31/2026
- Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
- Shift Schedule: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, every other weekend
- Hours per Week: 36
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800 - $1,890
- Charting System: MEDITECH
- Care Setting: Acute care hospital
Registered Nurse Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license
- At least 1 year of Med/Surg nursing experience required, including 1 travel assignment
- BLS certification from AHA required
- NIHSS certification from AHA required
- MEDITECH experience preferred
- Ability to adapt quickly, prioritize patient care, and float as needed
Med/Surg RN Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, high-quality care to medical-surgical and acute care patients
- Monitor patient conditions and respond appropriately to changes in status
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the interdisciplinary care team to support safe outcomes
- Document patient assessments, treatments, and care plans accurately in the electronic health record
- Support patient flow and assist with unit needs across designated acute care areas
- Maintain a professional, team-focused approach throughout each shift
Why Consider This Travel Nursing Job?
- Competitive weekly pay for travel nurses in Georgia
- Opportunity to build Med/Surg and acute care clinical experience
- Supportive hospital environment in Albany, Georgia
- Great option for nurses looking for South Georgia nursing jobs and travel RN assignments
Apply now to join this Travel Medical Surgical Registered Nurse opportunity in Albany, Georgia and take the next step in your acute care nursing career.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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