Description

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Albany, Georgia.

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – Observation Unit – Travel Nurse – Albany, GA (31701)

Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) — Observation Unit in Albany, GA. 17-week assignment; 12-hour day shifts; MEDITECH charting.

Join a dynamic, fast-paced Observation Unit as a Med/Surg RN (Travel Nurse) in Albany, Georgia (zip code 31701). This travel nursing job is ideal for Registered Nurses who thrive in high-turnover, acute care environments and are passionate about delivering quality patient care. Albany offers a warm Southern atmosphere, affordable living, and easy access to parks and the scenic Flint River—perfect for travel nurses exploring South Georgia during an assignment.

Job Details

• Assignment Length: 17 weeks (May 11, 2026 – September 7, 2026)
• Role: Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – Observation Unit / Acute Care / Telemetry capable
• Setting: Acute Care – 2C Observation Unit (22 beds)
• Shifts: 12-hour days
• Hours per Week: 36 guaranteed
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800 – $1,890
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Rotates with permanent staff
• Dress Code: Caribbean Blue or White scrubs
• Charting: MEDITECH (experience preferred)

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license (unrestricted) — Registered Nurse in good standing
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
• Minimum 1 year recent Med/Surg experience; Observation Unit or acute care experience preferred
• Telemetry experience and ability to read EKGs required
• Ability to perform basic lab draws / phlebotomy independently
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-turnover environment (up to 16 discharges/admissions per day)
• Willingness to float to Med/Surg units as needed
• Must adhere to a strict 75-mile radius rule

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients in a 22-bed Observation Unit (medical-surgical, telemetry)
• Manage patient ratios typically 1:5 or 1:6
• Administer and titrate Heparin drips and other IV therapies as required
• Perform EKGs, interpret rhythm strips, and draw labs independently
• Monitor telemetry via central monitoring; escalate changes per protocol
• Support high patient turnover with efficient admissions, discharges, and transfers
• Collaborate with CNAs, charge nurses, and multidisciplinary team members
• Complete a unit-specific 3-shift orientation and follow hospital policies

Why Join This Travel Nursing Opportunity

• Experience a rewarding acute care travel nurse role in Albany, GA — ideal for Med/Surg RNs and Travel RNs seeking short-term assignments
• Gain exposure to MEDITECH charting and telemetry monitoring
• Competitive weekly pay and guaranteed hours for travel nursing jobs in Georgia
• Enjoy South Georgia living with affordable housing and nearby outdoor recreation

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) in the Observation Unit in Albany, GA. Ready to take the next step in travel nursing? Submit your resume and RN license details today — join our team and make an impact in acute care.

Join our healthcare team today — travel nursing jobs, Med/Surg RN positions, and Albany, Georgia nursing opportunities available now.

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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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #474313. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Med/Surg

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