Med Surg RN
Augusta, GA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 12 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Med/Surg RN for a night shift hospital position requiring prior travel experience and a GA or compact RN license.

Details

• 42-bed Medical Surgical unit caring for post-surgical adults to geriatric patients
• Patient population includes ortho, spine, urology, colorectal, bariatric, neurology, and general surgery cases
• 1:6 patient ratio
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 7:00 PM-7:00 AM)
• Uses Epic (required) and Pyxis systems, along with SBAR communication
• Every other weekend required unless otherwise specified
• Floating required within facility and scope of practice as needed

Requirements

• Active GA or Compact RN license required at time of consideration
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• Epic charting experience required
• Skills in gastrointestinal, genitourinary/renal, respiratory, neurological, orthopedic, and plastics patient care needed
• Experience with isolation precautions/PPE and cardiac monitoring/emergency response required

Additional Information

• Perform patient care duties including vital sign checks and blood glucose monitoring
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Holiday coverage expected based on number of major holidays occurring during the assignment
• Maximum of 7 days RTO per contract, which must be finalized prior to start
• No RTO requests permitted during orientation week
• Local candidates accepted at the same bill rate
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Previous Piedmont employees (permanent, PRN, or internal staff) must be separated from all Piedmont facilities for one full year before applying as a traveler
• Travelers previously cancelled or deemed ineligible to return must complete one successful assignment outside Piedmont before reapplying