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

Advance your nursing career as an Outpatient Registered Nurse (RN) in a leading Outpatient Surgery Operating Room (OR) in Athens, GA. This travel nursing job offers a unique opportunity to deliver high-quality patient care in a modern, fast-paced outpatient surgical setting. Join our healthcare team and serve a diverse patient population, from pediatrics to geriatrics, while enjoying all that Athens, Georgia, has to offer.

Outpatient Registered Nurse Job Details

• Location: Athens, GA 30606 (Georgia nursing jobs)
• Setting: Outpatient Surgery Operating Room (OR)
• Assignment Type: Travel RN
• Start Date: January 20, 2026
• End Date: April 14, 2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• Hours per Week: 40
• Shift: Flexible day shifts: 4x10-hour (6:30am – 6:00pm) or 3x12-hour (Wed, Thurs, Fri, 5:30am – 6:00pm)
• Unit: 6-bed Outpatient Surgery OR, average daily census of 20
• Patient Ratio: 1:1
• Charting System: Epic, Pyxis
• Scrub Color: Provided
• Weekend/Holiday: Every other weekend; must be available for major holidays during assignment
• Floating: May float to main hospital OR as needed
• Call Requirements: Yes

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active GA or Compact RN license (required at time of submission)
• Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience in an operating room or outpatient surgery setting
• BLS certification required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Experience with Epic and Pyxis preferred
• Ability to care for patients from pediatrics to geriatrics
• Must provide two supervisory references (Manager or above)
• Compliance with all onboarding requirements and timely completion of orientation modules

Outpatient Surgery RN Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients undergoing outpatient surgical procedures
• Circulate in the OR (no scrubbing required)
• Assist with a variety of surgical procedures: dental, ENT, general surgery, cataracts, orthopedics, plastics, GYN, pediatrics, neuro, podiatry
• Monitor and assess patient status throughout the perioperative process
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams
• Document patient care accurately using Epic and Pyxis systems
• Float to main hospital OR as needed
• Participate in on-call rotation and work assigned weekends/holidays
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized clinical environment

Ready to take the next step in your nursing career? Apply now for this travel Outpatient Registered Nurse job in Athens, GA, and join a supportive, innovative healthcare team dedicated to excellence in outpatient surgery care!

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.