Medical-Surgical RN
Athens, Georgia
Piedmont Athens Regional

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract

Location: Athens, Georgia
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 18:45 - 7:15)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Patient Population: Adults to Geriatrics
• Typical Patient Diagnoses: COPD, Asthma exacerbation, Pulmonary Embolism, Pulmonary fibrosis, Pleural effusion, Pneumonia, Lung Cancer, RSV, Flu, COVID-19, Mycoplasma
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:5-6
• Unit Size: 14 rooms, average daily census of 12
• Electronic Systems: Epic, Pyxis, SBAR
• Uniform Color: Navy Blue

Work Schedule & Requirements

• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days
• Weekends: Every other weekend
• Floating: Yes, within facility and scope of practice as needed
• Call: None
• Holiday Work:

  • If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, expected to work it
  • If 2 major holidays fall, expected to work both
  • If 3 major holidays fall, expected to work 2 of them
• Major Holidays Include: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia
• Minimum 1 year of Medical-Surgical nursing experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)

Orientation & Compliance

• Non-billable orientation hours depend on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8 weeks)
• Full compliance with all requirements is mandatory to start on time; delays in compliance may push start date by 2 weeks due to orientation scheduling
• Candidates must review and sign facility-specific policies including Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance

Additional Notes

• First-time travel nurses are accepted
• Locals accepted at the same rate
• Floating within the facility as needed
• No call requirements
• Must be prepared to work assigned holidays as outlined

This position offers an opportunity to work in a busy medical-surgical unit caring for adult and geriatric patients with a variety of pulmonary and infectious diagnoses, using established electronic health record systems, with a supportive team environment and clear expectations for compliance and professional standards.