Travel Nurse RN - Outpatient Med Surg
Augusta, GA
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

Advance your nursing career as a Registered Nurse in Outpatient Surgery with this travel assignment in Augusta, GA (30901). Join a leading healthcare team in Georgia and provide exceptional patient care in PreOp, PostOp, and PACU settings. Augusta is a top destination for travel nurses, offering Southern hospitality, modern amenities, and rewarding healthcare jobs.

Job Details – Augusta Nursing Jobs

• Location: Augusta, Georgia 30901
• Healthcare Setting: Outpatient Surgery – PreOp, PostOp, PACU
• Job Type: Travel RN Assignment
• Start Date: January 12, 2026
• End Date: April 20, 2026
• Contract Duration: 14 weeks
• Schedule: 4x9-hour day shifts/week (8:00 AM – 5:30 PM)
• Hours per Week: 40
• Patient Population: Pediatrics to Geriatrics
• Unit Census: 10-18 patients daily, 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Charting System: Epic, Pyxis
• Scrubs: Provided
• Weekends: Not required
• Call: No call required; flexibility to stay late as needed

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Georgia RN license or Compact State RN license (must be in hand)
• Minimum 1 year of recent Registered Nurse experience (first-time travel nurses welcome)
• Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS
• Proficient in IV placement/maintenance, conscious sedation, and anesthesia (general/local)
• Experience with surgical specialties: retina, orthopedic, hand, breast oncology, ENT, lap chole, hernia repairs, podiatry, and more
• Ability to float to all Outpatient Surgery divisions
• Complete onboarding compliance prior to start date
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions accepted)
• Available to work major holidays during assignment, per facility policy

RN Responsibilities – Outpatient Surgery

• Deliver high-quality nursing care in PreOp, PostOp, and PACU settings
• Conduct pre-operative assessments and post-operative monitoring for pediatric to geriatric patients
• Administer medications, monitor vital signs, and manage pain/sedation
• Start and maintain IVs; assist with procedures involving conscious sedation, general, and local anesthesia
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary surgical teams for optimal patient outcomes
• Accurately document patient care using Epic and Pyxis
• Float to other outpatient surgical units as needed
• Maintain a safe, clean, and supportive healthcare environment

Apply now to join our Augusta healthcare team and take the next step in your travel nursing career!

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