Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Albany, GA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,016/weekOverview
- Start Date09/28/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Join a dynamic acute care team as a Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse in Albany, GA. This 17-week medical-surgical nursing assignment offers a great opportunity to provide high-quality patient care in a busy hospital setting while enjoying the welcoming South Georgia community and convenient access to Atlanta and Florida’s Gulf Coast.
Job Details
- Position Type: Travel Registered Nurse
- Specialty: Med/Surg / Acute Care
- Location: Albany, GA 31701
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,800–$1,890
- Start Date: September 28, 2026
- End Date: January 25, 2027
- Assignment Length: 17 weeks
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
- Shift Duration: 12-hour shifts
- Shift Schedule: Days, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Shifts per Week: 3 shifts per week
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
- Charting System: MEDITECH
- Care Setting: Acute care hospital
Job Requirements
- Active RN license required
- Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience required, including at least 1 travel nursing assignment
- Current BLS certification from AHA required
- Current NIHSS certification from AHA required
- MEDITECH experience preferred
- Strong clinical judgment and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced Med/Surg environment
- Ability to float to other acute care areas as needed
- Comfortable working every other weekend and holidays as needed
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, high-quality nursing care to adult medical-surgical patients
- Monitor patient conditions, assess changes, and respond appropriately to clinical needs
- Administer medications and treatments in accordance with provider orders and unit standards
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to support positive patient outcomes
- Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient progress in MEDITECH
- Support unit flow by assisting with floating assignments as needed
- Maintain professionalism, flexibility, and a patient-centered approach throughout the assignment
Apply now for this Travel Med/Surg RN opportunity in Albany, Georgia and join a supportive acute care healthcare team today.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe 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.
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About Albany, GA
As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Albany, GA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Albany, GA is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing good value for residents.
- Albany experiences hot and humid summers with average highs of around 92°F and mild winters with average lows of about 40°F.
- It is important to be prepared for the heat and humidity in the summer and occasional cold snaps in the winter.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Albany, GA.
- They can be relatively easy to find, especially with the assistance of local real estate agents or online rental platforms.
- Albany is more car-friendly, and having a vehicle is often necessary for getting around.
- Public transportation options are limited, so it's important to have access to a car for daily activities.
- Albany, GA has a diverse population with a mix of ages.
- Common health issues in the area include obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of healthcare facilities in the area.
- Albany offers a variety of restaurants serving Southern cuisine, along with opportunities to explore art and music in the local community.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy outdoor activities such as golfing and fishing in the area's natural surroundings.
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