Job Overview
GHR Healthcare - PH Division is seeking a travel RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Albany, Georgia.
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 03/30/2026
- Duration: 17 weeks
- Hours per week: 36
- Shift: 12-hour day shifts
- Employment Type: Travel
- Location: Albany, GA 31701
- Job Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Contract/Travel Nursing
- Healthcare Setting: Acute Care Hospital – Inpatient Surgical / Medical‑Surgical (Med/Surg)
- Start Date: March 30, 2026
- End Date: July 27, 2026
- Openings: 4 travel nurse positions
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,800 - $1,890
- EMR/Charting System: MEDITECH (electronic charting experience preferred)
- Orientation: 16 hours
- Cancellation Policy: Up to 12 hours every 2 weeks
Requirements
- Experience: Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg or inpatient surgical acute care nursing experience; travel nurse experience a plus
- License: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid for submission in the state of Georgia
- Certifications: BLS (AHA) and NIHSS required
- Education: BSN preferred but not required
- Skills: Strong patient assessment, prioritization, post‑op care, wound care, pain management, and interdisciplinary communication in a fast‑paced acute care environment; MEDITECH charting experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, evidence‑based nursing care to adult patients on an inpatient surgical Med/Surg unit as a Travel RN
- Perform comprehensive assessments, develop and update individualized care plans, and evaluate patient responses to treatment
- Administer medications and therapies, monitor for adverse reactions, and promptly elevate changes in patient condition to providers
- Coordinate patient care with surgeons, hospitalists, therapy services, and ancillary departments to ensure continuity of care
- Support post‑operative recovery including pain management, wound care, mobility encouragement, and discharge readiness planning
- Document accurately and timely in MEDITECH according to unit standards and hospital policy
- Provide patient and family education on procedures, recovery expectations, medications, and discharge instructions
- Maintain infection prevention practices and promote patient safety initiatives including falls prevention, skin integrity, and VTE prevention
Why Join Us
- Work in a supportive acute care hospital with a collaborative interdisciplinary team
- Gain travel nursing experience in a high‑quality inpatient surgical Med/Surg setting
- Experience life in Albany and the attractions of Southwest Georgia while on assignment
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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.
About GHR Healthcare - PH Division
For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.
Apply now to join our healthcare team for this Travel Med/Surg RN contract in Albany, GA. Explore this travel nurse job opportunity and take the next step in your medical‑surgical nursing career.
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- Typical pay
- $71,760–$110,650
For context, most registered nurses earn between $71,760–$110,650 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.
This position is listed as contract and onsite.