Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Travel Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Summary

• Adult to Geriatric patient population
• 42-bed unit primarily caring for post-surgical patients including Orthopedics, Urology, Colorectal, Bariatrics, Neurology, and General Surgery
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:6
• Unit uses Epic electronic health record system, Pyxis, and SBAR communication
• Floating within facility/scope of practice as needed
• Weekend shifts every other weekend
• Required to work major holidays if they fall during assignment (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day)
• Return to Orientation (RTO) required within 7 days, with blackout dates during Spring Break (April 4-12)
• Locals accepted at same rate

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Georgia
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of Registered Nurse experience in Medical Surgical nursing
• Medical Surgical nursing experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Additional Information

• Floating within the facility as needed
• Must comply fully with orientation and credentialing timelines to avoid assignment delays
• Candidate profile review by manager within 48 hours after confirmation
• Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length

Patient Population

• Adults to Geriatrics
• Mostly post-surgical patients including Orthopedics, Urology, Colorectal, Bariatrics, Neurology, and General Surgery

Systems and Tools

• Epic (required)
• Pyxis medication dispensing system
• SBAR communication method

Work Schedule

• Every other weekend off (unless otherwise specified)
• Floating as needed within scope of practice
• Expected to work major holidays during assignment

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required, but 1st time travelers are not accepted

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with at least 2 years in medical-surgical or related post-surgical care, comfortable working in a fast-paced surgical unit with a diverse adult to geriatric patient population.