Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Albany, GA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,016/weekOverview
- Start Date10/12/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Join a supportive acute care team as a Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse in Albany, Georgia. This Med/Surg nursing job is ideal for an experienced RN who thrives in a fast-paced hospital environment, values teamwork, and wants to make an impact on a busy medical-surgical unit. Albany is a welcoming Southwest Georgia community of about 80,000 residents with convenient access to Atlanta and Tallahassee.
Job Details
- Employment Type: Travel RN
- Specialty: Medical-Surgical / Acute Care
- Location: Albany, Georgia
- Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
- Hours per Week: 36 hours guaranteed
- Shift Duration: 12-hour shifts
- Contract Length: 17 weeks
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,800 - $1,890
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
- Floating: May float to other acute care areas as needed
- Charting System: MEDITECH experience preferred
- Orientation: General and unit-specific orientation provided
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Minimum of 1 year of Med/Surg nursing experience required
- At least 1 prior travel nursing assignment required
- Current BLS certification from AHA required
- Current NIHSS certification from AHA required
- Ability to work 12-hour overnight shifts and every other weekend
- Comfortable with floating and caring for a varied acute care patient population
- Strong communication, teamwork, and critical thinking skills
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, high-quality nursing care to medical-surgical patients
- Assess patients, monitor changes in condition, and respond appropriately
- Administer medications, treatments, and ongoing nursing interventions
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to support patient outcomes
- Accurately document care in the electronic medical record
- Support patient flow, including care for holds and floating assignments as needed
- Maintain a calm, professional presence during busy night shift operations
- Promote patient safety, comfort, and positive clinical outcomes
Apply now to explore this Travel Med/Surg RN opportunity in Albany, GA, and join a healthcare team committed to quality patient care.
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.
Employer
GHR Healthcare
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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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