
Med/Surg | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Albany, GA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Aug 4, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $51.25
- Weekly
- $1,845
- Yearly (full-time)
- $95,940
- Contract length
- 24 weeks
- Start date
- 08/31/2026
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 Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg Observation Unit in Albany, GA
Travel RN opportunity in Albany, Georgia: join a fast-paced Med/Surg Observation Unit in an acute care hospital and make an immediate impact with your telemetry and patient care skills.
Step into a dynamic Med/Surg Observation Unit in Albany, Georgia, where your clinical skills and adaptability will make an immediate impact. This travel RN job is a great fit for an experienced Registered Nurse who enjoys variety, teamwork, and the energy of a high-turnover acute care setting. Albany offers a welcoming Southwest Georgia community with a relaxed pace, convenient access to local amenities, and the charm of a city known for its Southern hospitality.
Job Details
- Specialty: Med/Surg Observation Unit
- Job Type: Travel Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
- Setting: Acute care hospital
- Location: Albany, GA 31701
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 7p-7a
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
- Hours per Week: 36
- Duration: 24 weeks
- Start Date: 08/31/2026
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800 - $1,890
- Charting System: MEDITECH
- Orientation: 3 shifts
- Floating: May float to Med/Surg
Job Requirements
- Active RN license required
- At least 1 year of nursing experience required, including at least 1 travel nursing assignment
- Current BLS certification required
- NIHSS certification required
- ACLS preferred
- Comfort working in a heavy telemetry environment
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced Med/Surg or observation unit with frequent admissions and discharges
- Experience with lab draws and EKGs preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality nursing care for observation and Med/Surg patients
- Monitor telemetry and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
- Perform admissions, discharges, and patient flow support in a high-turnover acute care unit
- Administer medications and manage heparin drips as ordered
- Complete EKGs and draw labs as needed
- Collaborate with the charge nurse, house supervisor, and interdisciplinary care team
- Deliver safe, efficient, patient-centered care in a dynamic hospital environment
Apply now for this Travel RN job in Albany, Georgia, and join a healthcare team where your Med/Surg and telemetry experience can shine.
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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