MedSurg Observation Unit Registered Nurse
Albany, GA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 8, 2026
• Length: 17 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced travel RN for a fast-paced Observation Unit (MedSurg) position requiring at least 2 years of experience, prior travel experience, and a GA or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in a 22-bed Observation Unit (MedSurg) in an acute care hospital setting
• Heavy telemetry unit with central monitoring; RNs read their own EKG strips
• Miscellaneous medical observation patient population with high patient turnover — up to 16 discharges per day with continuous refilling
• Patient ratio of 1:5 or 1:6; charge nurse occasionally takes patients
• CNAs available on the floor when staffing allows
• Heparin is the only titratable drip used on this unit
• No ventilators on this unit; no on-call requirement
• MEDITECH used for charting
• 12-hour night shifts
• Every other weekend required
• Floating to Med Surg required
• Holidays rotate with permanent staff

Requirements

• Active GA or compact RN license required
• Current BLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required; ACLS not required but highly recommended
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• At least 1 prior travel assignment required
• Candidate must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• Driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• RNs perform their own EKGs and draw their own labs
• Unit orientation consists of 3 shifts
• Scrub colors: Caribbean Blue top and bottom, white top with Caribbean Blue bottom, or all white
• Candidates who have been employed by the facility within the last 12 months are not eligible
• Any time-off requests must be disclosed and agreed upon prior to the start of the assignment
• First-time travelers are not eligible for this position