Med Surg RN
Augusta, GA
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 15 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

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

Details

• 42-bed Medical Surgical unit caring for adult to geriatric patients
• Mostly post-surgical patients including ortho, spine, urology, colorectal, bariatric, neurology, and general surgery cases
• Patient ratio of 1:6 across 42 rooms
• Night shift, 4x12 hours (7:00 PM-7:00 AM)
• Works every other weekend unless otherwise specified
• Floating required within facility and scope of practice as needed
• Uses Epic (required), Pyxis, and SBAR communication

Requirements

• Active GA or compact RN license required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• Epic charting experience required
• Skills in gastrointestinal, genitourinary/renal, respiratory, and neurological/psychiatric care
• Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and peripheral line care
• Experience with isolation precautions and PPE
• Experience with rapid response/code team protocols

Additional Information

• Performs own vital sign checks and blood glucose monitoring
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract
• Holiday coverage required for Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, and New Year's Eve/Day based on number of holidays falling within the assignment
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Local candidates accepted at the same bill rate
• Permanent, PRN, or internal staff must be away from all Piedmont facilities for one full year before returning as a traveler
• Travelers who were cancelled or deemed not returnable to a Piedmont facility must complete one successful assignment outside Piedmont before reapplying
• Limited to two total Med/Surg travel assignments across the Piedmont system, with an exception for candidates completing their second assignment at this facility