Medical Surgical RN
Augusta, GA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 16 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a hospital position requiring at least 1 year of experience and Epic proficiency, with first-time travelers welcome to apply.

Details

• Work in the Medical Surgical unit of a hospital setting with remote telemetry capability
• Care for adult to geriatric patients with diagnoses including diabetes, post-op, wound vacs, and bariatrics
• Patient ratio of 1:5-6 on a 33-bed unit with an average daily census of 28
• Uses Epic (required), Pyxis, and SBAR communication systems
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Every other weekend required unless specified otherwise
• Floating required within facility and scope of practice as needed
• Call requirements include every other weekend, holidays as needed, and relief charge duties
• Navy blue scrubs required

Requirements

• Active RN license (GA or Compact) required at time of consideration
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg nursing experience required
• Experience with 1:5-6 patient ratios required
• Epic charting system experience required
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Skills in IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood product administration, and PICC line management
• Respiratory skills including chest tube management, HFNC, and ABG interpretation
• Wound care/wound vac management experience
• IV insulin protocol experience preferred
• Cardiac monitoring and remote telemetry experience
• Experience with pre/post hemodialysis management and renal failure care
• Two supervisory references (Manager or above) highly preferred

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care including IV management, wound care, and respiratory support for a diverse Med/Surg population
• Participate in rapid response and code team activations as needed
• Manage surgical drains, PCA medications, and colostomy/ileostomy care
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, with all RTO finalized at time of submission
• No RTO requests permitted during orientation week or after offer acceptance
• Holiday coverage required based on number of major holidays falling within the assignment period
• Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, and New Year's Eve/Day
• Local candidates accepted at the same bill rate
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Previous Piedmont employees (perm/per diem/FCSS) must be separated from all Piedmont facilities for one full year before applying as a traveler
• Travelers previously unable to return to a Piedmont facility must complete one successful assignment elsewhere before rebooking